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

It wasn’t until 1891 that the laws of the game called for a single, neutral referee who was given full authority over play.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

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

Read has full authority to cancel Washburn’s mission if he thinks it too risky.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly