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I'm assuming by "authority" this means police, judges, etc, rather than health etc
I think part of dealing with professionals should be treating the position they're in with respect, especially in regards to the situation you may be dealing with. That said, they should also be acting within the bounds of their authority and with the dignity and professionalism of whatever position.
To me, this means that I follow professional advice with some gravitas - including that of doctors or medical "authorities" in their field - because their knowledge will typically exceed my own.
For police or judges, that means I respect them when they're acting in a professional manner within the bounds of their authority, and also respecting that a situation where I interact with them under such probably requires some seriousness. Not bowing or scraping, but also not cussing them out, provoking, etc.
If I get lit up by a patrol car, I'll safely pull over and see what's up. If it's a ticket and I don't accept the reason for it, then I'll file a dispute. If I attend court, I'll be professional. If my doctor recommends an important medical procedure, I'll listen and give their words weight.
This obviously doesn't mean I need to accept if these people should abuse their authority, i.e. by giving out frivolous tickets/charges or prescribing unnecessary medication, there are appropriate ways to respond to those.
You ultimately decide on the procedure/medication. You can challenge a ticket. You can refuse to answer the questions of a police officer. You can request/hire legal council. You can challenge a decision at a higher court. Etc
But frankly I see a lot of people who end themselves up in shit by behaving in a ... less than appropriate manner. They're still people, but acting like a reckless, combative, and/or arrogant idiot isn't going to improve the situation in any way, and there seems to be a growing trend where cameras are not only catching more bad behaviour by "the authorities" but also by people who seem to think that having one makes them some sort of Tiktok movie star immune to the consequences of their actions. This includes SovCit types who want all the perks of a civilized society but reject the "authority" behind laws and legal obligations.