Crossword Puzzle Respected authorities

Clue: Respected authorities

Respected one (e.g. DOYEN with 5 letters)
Local tax authorities (ASSESSORS with 9 letters)
Port authorities (SOMMELIERS with 10 letters)
Ones to be respected (ELDERS with 6 letters)
Shiite authorities (IMAMS with 5 letters)
Respected member (e.g. DOYEN with 5 letters)
Like some port authorities (BISTATE with 7 letters)
Hustling is the same as cheating, according to these authorities (THESAURI with 8 letters)
Respected ones (ELDERS with 6 letters)
Respected degree (MBA with 3 letters)