Sentence examples for authority and powers from inspiring English sources

Does it mean that NATO is ready to renounce the claim to include the entire world in its "zone of responsibility" and instead work together with others within multilateral institutions vested with real authority and powers?

In France under the ancien régime, the family had been centred upon the husband, whose strong authority and powers were inherited from the Roman paterfamilias (head of family) tradition.

The authority and powers of the Indiana General Assembly are established in the state constitution.

However, it is worth noting that the Council has the same authority and powers of decision-making, and its decisions have the same status and validity, at whatever level it meets.

Together, the Permanent Members form the North Atlantic Council (NAC), a body which meets together at least once a week and has effective governance authority and powers of decision in NATO.

By the mid-15th century, Magna Carta ceased to occupy a central role in English political life, as monarchs reasserted authority and powers which had been challenged in the 100 years after Edward I's reign.

He was at the height of his authority and power.

"But owning authority and power in public is another matter.

"All the authority and power is vested in his hands.

He refused to delegate and he had an appetite for authority and power.

"This is a brand decision in terms of building greater authority and power for the star.