give authority
Example Sentences
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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
“You have to give authority to boots on the ground to act, without having to ask for permission,” he said.
From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2017
This, however, is no further of consequence in the present matter, than to give authority to a remark I am about to quote from one of his letters to his most intimate friend, Isaac Dalby.
From Notes and Queries, Number 09, December 29, 1849 by Various
