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Authority [association]
An Agent has the means to affect a Theme along the lines of a certain Domain. There is an imbalance of influence or power within a certain Domain that favors the Agent (often due to some Source) over the Theme.
His authority over his subjects was given to him by God.
Congress has the power to enact laws.
Only the King has the authority to declare war.
His authority over his subjects was given to him by God.
Congress has the power to enact laws.
Only the King has the authority to declare war.
Properties
- ID
- #2451
- Entry
- frm_authority
- Namespace
- Relation.Association
- FrameNet version
- Authority (fn_1.7_2023)
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- English name
- Authority
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent |
The person or organization with more influence or power.
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— | — |
| Theme |
The person or organization with less influence or power.
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— | — |
Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptor |
Describes the Agent 's influence or power in some way. Descriptors are typically adjectives modifying nominal targets.
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— | — |
| Domain |
A description of the area in which an Agent can affect a Theme.
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| Source |
A principle factor which gave the Agent greater power or influence over the Theme.
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— | — |
Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (5)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| authority.n | — | FN: the influence or power that an entity has over events and/or others |
| dominion.n | — | FN: the power or right of governing and controlling |
| jurisdiction.n | — | FN: the authority that an entity has over events, territories, and/or others |
| power.n | — | FN: the influence that an entity has over others |
| sway.n | — | FN: influence or power held by a party, often discussed informally. |
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