full authority

Example Sentences

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Oklahoma stands on equal footing with every other state, with full authority to govern within its borders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"The Agreement gives Belize full authority to approve or reject transfers, limits eligibility to specific nationalities, and ensures comprehensive background checks, among other measures," it said.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Under the ballot measure, the elected executive would have the power to veto the board’s policies and would have full authority over department heads.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2024

The justices have full authority to step in and say: This is a meritorious case that we’ll consider seriously, and that is a frivolous one that we’ll reject out of hand.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2024

When Sverrisson had brought this up, as delicately as he could, Bobby had replied: “A will is not necessary. Don’t worry about that. Miyoko has full authority to do anything for me, if necessary.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady