have a problem with authority
Hello!

Thomas A. Anderson works for a software company. His boss is rebuking him for being late: "You have a problem with authority, Mr. Anderson. You believe that you are special, that somehow the rules do not apply to you. Obviously, you are mistaken."

Could you, please, tell me what the word authority means here?

Thank you.

Question

have a problem with authority
Hello!

Thomas A. Anderson works for a software company. His boss is rebuking him for being late: "You have a problem with authority, Mr. Anderson. You believe that you are special, that somehow the rules do not apply to you. Obviously, you are mistaken."

Could you, please, tell me what the word authority means here?

Thank you.

Answer

The definition of authority is : the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

If a person is having a problem with authority, they don't like someone in a higher position telling them what to do.

Answer

someone who has the power to give orders to him.( his boss)

Answer

The person is accused of not accepting authority. Authority in this case is management and its rules.

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