authoritah

== English == === Etymology === Alteration of authority. Originated from a catchphrase—"Respect my authoritah!"—of Eric Cartman in the American animated sitcom South Park. First used in the episode "Chickenlover" (S2E4), which aired on May 27, 1998. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈθɔɹətɑː/ === Noun === authoritah (countable and uncountable, plural authoritahs) (humorous, slang, US) Authority (the power to enforce rules or give orders). 1998, South Park, "Chickenlover" (season 2, episode 4): Cartman: Ey! I am a cop, and you will respect my authoritah! ==== See also ==== autorità (-ità, -ity)