But when you did write, it would carry more authority.
The vice chairman's job does not carry much formal operational authority inside the company.
Russell's voice carried enormous moral authority, even into his early 90s.
His voice was neither harsh nor angry, but it carried authority.
Even now, it doesn't carry automatic moral authority to command.
When he spoke his voice was soft, but it carried total authority.
What a burden it must be to carry such authority when so young.
The voice was husky from sleep but carried absolutely authority.
There was a time when a strong statement from Washington in support of human rights and democratic behavior carried real authority.
Strong the fight in the man might not be, but all that weight carried authority.