any choices, arbitrary selections / free will

(dated) one's family, (especially) one's wife / household; family and servants living within a house / (dated) household servants; retainers living in or frequently entering a noble family's house

authorization

authorize

the number of people

patience, perseverance, endurance

to endure, to bear; to persevere

tenure, term or period of office

(programming) nil

a bun hairstyle