legal authority
Example Sentences
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Eagle argued that Hood County had unique legal authority to act.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
“You will have to wait and see. I have some things in the works,” Greer said in response to a question about the legal authority for the tariffs in the trade pacts.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Who has legal authority to speak to doctors?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
On Tuesday, Marcos said the move would give the government the legal authority to impose measures to ensure energy stability and protect the broader economy.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
What is more, the members of the committee could be held personally responsible for all of this money because they had no legal authority to borrow or spend it.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
