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The phrase "are given authority" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the assignment or delegation of power or control to someone or a group.
Example: "In this organization, team leaders are given authority to make decisions that affect their projects."
Alternatives: "are granted authority" or "are bestowed authority".
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But under the second, the shareholders are given authority to amend the bylaws for any purpose".
Joe Margulies, an attorney for Abu Zubaydah, said the document "confirms what we've been saying all along and shows what happens when amateurs are given authority over the nation's security.
Project teams are given authority and development responsibility resulting in better commitment.
"Baidu has continuously provided professional ethics education to staff members who are given authority to delete online posts".
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He and his colleagues have been given authority to sign papers previously reserved for ministers.
"I am given authority to ask what I think is appropriate," he said.
Philip Morris has urged that the government be given authority over such cigarettes.
She started a conflict-management team at school that was given authority over on-campus incidents.
Mr. Reed was given authority over Citigroup's Internet strategy and other technology initiatives.
The division was given authority, at least on paper, over all the components of Pakistan's nuclear program.
Still, the manager would be given authority on spending decisions that would, in essence, trump the mayor and the City Council.
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