The phrase "authorities means" is not correct in standard written English.
It appears to be an incomplete or improperly structured expression that lacks clarity.
Example: "In this context, authorities means those who have the power to enforce laws and regulations."
Alternatives: "authorities refer to" or "authorities denote".
The loss of these authorities means swathes of the local government political map are now coloured blue.
"The voluntary sector is struggling because cuts to local authorities means there's not the funding there once was".
And the continued existence of local education authorities means England now has two separate systems of funding and accountability for schools.
The approach taken by the authorities means that most comic books published in Iran are either about religious themes or the Iran-Iraq War, Mr. Tavakoli said.
Distrust of the authorities means that locals are unwilling to report the EPP's movements, and many families are thought to support the group with food and supplies.
Since then, January's much criticised agreement between Google and the UK tax authorities means the website will pay £130m in back taxes – a deal that's inexplicably found few backers, save for George Osborne dubbing it a "victory".
For passengers like Mr. Damiani, 29, the change of face by U.S. authorities meant they needed to change plans.
Years of opacity shrouding the finances of state authorities mean that people did not raise the alarm over the parlous financial situation until too late.
Labour said that savings to the wider public sector, including local authorities, meant the final savings figure would be even higher.
The White House said their release by local authorities meant "more crimes being committed," but the information they provided does not bear that out for violent crimes.
Subsidies available from both energy providers and local authorities mean you should expect to pay around £150-200 each on your loft and cavity walls – and if you're over 70 or in receipt of qualifying benefits, it may be free.
