That author of a joint paper who is considered by the publisher to have submitted it for publication.

plural of corresponding author

A government organization responsible for collecting taxes.

plural of statutory authority

(library science) The organization of bibliographic information by using a single distinct spelling of a name (heading) or a numeric identifier for each topic or agent.

Someone who is in a position of authority.

plural of authorized term

plural of appeal to authority

plural of port authority

A public authority which operates a port or other transportation infrastructure.