Authority is delegated to act in behalf of a higher authority within specified bounds. As the Body of Christ, we are acting in his behalf, under his authority, in his name, as his legal representatives.
Authority is the right to use power, or the rightful use of power.
Most often done by speaking. That is why following Law of Authority with Law of Speech. Speech with authority releases power. The Spiritual Power of Speech 1. If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemies.