Won't take authority (5)

I believe the answer is:

leave

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'authority' is the definition.
(as in permission or authorisation to do something)

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(Other definitions for leave that I've seen before include "Depart, go" , "ditch" , "Green light" , "Withdraw - permission - to go - holiday" , "Deposit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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