statutory authority en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (Australia, New-Zealand, UK) A body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state.
- (US) Legislation authorizing the existence and activity of a government agency.
- (US) The powers assigned to a government agency by legislation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| statutory authorities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi toimeenpaneva viranomainen (body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation) · cmn 法定機構 /法定机构 (body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation)