"Authority" as I approach it is what the Ones in the legal/governmafia mess think They have over the rest of Us.

Yes, One can say someOne with experience has "authority," but that is not forcing things upon Others whether They consent or not.  And I would call it "expertise," not "authority."  One is free to ignore anOther's expertise...

And money allows Some to pay Others to en*force "authority."  That is never legitimate.

Most welcome!