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One is the bearer of authority de jure over certain subjects in a certain domain by reason either of one's knowledge or competence in that domain—in the case of "epistemic," or, more generally, "nonexecutive," authority—or of one's holding, and being competent to hold, some office or position with respect to the domain—in the case of "deontic," "moral," or "executive" authority.

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