To have authority over something.
If there is a preposition following authority, it is often "of" indicating the source of authority. The prepositions "in" or "for" would indicate the scope of authority.
The noun, pronoun, or noun form that follows a preposition is its object. The object of the preposition is being connected to another word, by forming an adjective or adverbial prepositional phrase.
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The preposition "with" usually follows the word "compliance." For example, "The company is in compliance with the regulations."
The preposition "in" typically follows the word "persists." For example, "The problem persists in spite of our efforts to solve it."
The preposition that typically follows the word pride is "in." For example, one might say "I take pride in my work."
The entire construction, including the preposition, is a prepositional phrase. What follows the preposition is a noun that is the "object of the preposition." This noun or noun form is what is being connected to the word the phrase modifies.
The preposition "from" typically follows the word "prohibited." For example: "Access to the restricted area is prohibited from all unauthorized personnel."
The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition is called the object of the preposition.
The noun, pronoun, or other noun form is called the object of the preposition. It is the word that the preposition relates to other words in the sentence, either as an adjective or an adverb phrase. There are commonly articles (a, an, the) or adjectives used with the object (e.g. in the large box).
The preposition "of" typically follows the word "aware." For example, "She is aware of the situation."
The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows a preposition in a sentence and gives context to the relationship between the preposition and the rest of the sentence. It helps to connect the preposition to the rest of the sentence and clarify its meaning.