have authority

Frequency: 8.218.5 per million words

To possess the legal or official right to make decisions or give orders.

authorityverb + authority

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Examples (10)

  • Parents have the authority to discipline their children.
  • The project manager has the authority to approve the new budget.
  • Does a security guard have the authority to detain someone?
  • In this company, only department heads have the authority to hire new staff.
  • She didn't have the authority to sign the contract, which created a major problem.
  • Once the law is passed, the agency will have full authority to enforce the new regulations.
  • The committee has been given the authority to investigate the incident thoroughly.
  • Historically, the captain of a ship had absolute authority over the crew while at sea.
  • You must ensure you have the proper legal authority before accessing those files.
  • As the executor of the will, he has the sole authority to distribute the assets.