The term "person in authority" refers to an individual who holds a position of power or influence within a particular organization, group, or society. Full definition
I don't like having people in authority over me and I never have. (nakedpastor.com)
For years they saw people in authority closing ranks and acting against them, but now they are on the way to seeing justice served. (totalpolitics.com)
I hate when closed minded people in authority try to make others feel small because they have a differing opinion. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)