under the authority of
Example Sentences
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Among the party’s least well-known proposals is the creation of a volunteer militia under the authority of the municipal police to help authorities patrol smaller communities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
But, they’re committed on the high seas, so to the extent there’s jurisdiction at all, this falls under the authority of federal district court or federal military tribunals.
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2026
The TSA, which operates under the authority of DHS, comprises about 65,000 employees, according to its website.
From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet meeting that a station broadcasting under the authority of the military was highly unusual.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025
The reporter came back with an immediate follow-up: “Would that match be under the authority of FIDE?”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
