This is the only chance we'll have to exert our authority.

Last week, however, Congress exerted its authority on this matter, too.

This is just another way for you to exert your authority over me.

The Community, of course, has its officials, but they exert scant authority.

He was hesitant to exert authority for that same reason.

- How will America exert moral authority in foreign policy?

The captain thought it over, obviously trying very hard to find some excuse to exert his authority.

He may have to put up with being ordered about by a big brother or sister anxious to exert their authority.

Even after this, he continued to exert considerable authority from behind the scenes.

Though she technically had creative control, Grace did not exert her authority.