spiritual authority

language: de

definitions

  1. The power, right, or legitimacy to lead, command, or influence others based on religious doctrines, divine mandate, or institutional standing within a faith.
    de: Geistliche Autorität
  2. The influence, weight, or respect commanded by an individual due to their perceived holiness, wisdom, or deep connection to the divine or transcendental.
    de: Spirituelle Würde

examples

  1. The Pope exercises significant spiritual authority over the Catholic Church.

    Der Papst übt eine bedeutende geistliche Autorität über die katholische Kirche aus.

  2. Her spiritual authority was recognized by all who sought her guidance.

    Ihre spirituelle Würde wurde von allen anerkannt, die ihren Rat suchten.