The authority derives, no matter by what formula, from armed force!

All his authority derived from his father, the girl had to understand that.

From these, religious authorities derive norms for how people ought to live and act in the world.

The judge's authority derives entirely from the fact that he is applying the law and not his personal values.

For Hobbes, legitimate authority derived only from an act of will by the person under an obligation.

Clearly, that authority does not derive from cultural values.

All authority, both of chapter and parish clergy derives from the bishop.

It's 'cause your authority doesn't derive from anything really legitimate.

This was because the local authority did not derive any direct benefit from the advice given.

And force, my friends, is violence, the supreme authority from which all other authority derives.