Austrian Parliament. Reichsrath.
authentic, a. [genuine], trustworthy, authoritative, credible.
authenticate, v. [verify], [attest], [confirm].
authentication, n. [verification], [attestation], [confirmation].
author, n. creator, originator, [father]; littérateur, [writer].
authority, n. [dominion], jurisdiction, authorization, [right]; prestige, [influence], ascendency, supremacy; precedent; [justification], [warrant]; [permission], [sanction], [permit], [license], [warranty]; credibility, [reliability], trustworthiness. Associated word: purview.
authorize, v. empower, commission; [sanction], [warrant], [justify], [confirm].
authorless, a. anonymous.
autocracy, n. [absolutism], [despotism], dictatorship; self [government], autonomy.
autocratic, a. [absolute], [despotic], [arbitrary].