During the Enlightenment, many aspects of sexuality, including female promiscuity, were partly destigmatized as ecclesiastical authority waned in Europe.

The upper house is made up of leaders of regional governments and legislatures, whose influence has been growing, as the authority of the central Government here has waned.

Since then the bank, because of its independence, has gained power and influence while the ministry's authority has waned.

It seemed as if all the parties were at the table, even if Mr. Berardino's authority was waning.

The king's authority has waned, his army is in disarray, and the enemy strikes from within.

Those relationships seem to be crumbling now as Communist authority wanes in the two countries.

His authority quickly waned, especially in the hill regions, which had paid nominal tribute even during his father's reign.

The authority of Thebes waned later and Amun was assimilated into Ra.

Although Donnchad's authority waned in the last decade of his life, he remained the dominant figure until his death on 6 February 797.

Mr. Case's authority over the company's executives has also waned with the AOL division's fortunes.