remit

Example Sentences

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The BBC asked the Care Inspectorate if it would support moves to extend its remit to include financial conduct.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—who has been leading the high-level talks with Beijing for the U.S.—refused to engage, the people said, maintaining that Taiwan wasn’t part of the trade remit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It's a company with a remit for universality, existing to serve everyone in the UK.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Also in his remit is the Resolution Copper project in Arizona, that is led by partner Rio Tinto and this week completed a land swap needed for development to progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

There was no fear of the pattyrollers checking every black person to see if he or she had the required remit, or pass, to be out alone.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis