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give authority



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It says as well as requiring an appropriate adult to be present, an inspector must now give authority before this type of search takes place.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2025

It needs to have a plan that can be implemented immediately, and give authority to implement it to someone who understands the county’s needs.

From Seattle Times Sep. 22, 2022

She said the governor should give authority to cities and counties to issue stay-at-home orders, saying that hospitals and first responders need “breathing room” to “get in front of COVID-19.”

From Washington Times Jul. 12, 2020

The only exception is that the central government has to give authority to enact some urgent construction and development plans for certain areas and neighborhoods.

From New York Times Mar. 18, 2010

We talked about a Bill for enabling the King to give authority for the affixing of the Sign Manual.

From A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II by Edward Law, Earl of Ellenborough




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