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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

To give authority to their contracts and other deeds, whether of a public or private nature, they always make one of these feasts.

From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William




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