statutory authority

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Noun[edit]

statutory authority (plural statutory authorities)

  1. (Australia, New Zealand, UK, law) A body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state.
  2. (US, law) Legislation authorizing the existence and activity of a government agency.
  3. (US, law) The powers assigned to a government agency by legislation.

Translations[edit]

body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation
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