The phrase "authority standard" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to a benchmark or criterion set by an authoritative source or governing body.
Example: "The new regulations must comply with the authority standard established by the governing agency."
Alternatives: "regulatory standard" or "official benchmark".
It can't be judged adequately by the "authority" standard, because we don't know who the authors are.
(2 Substantial authority standard.
The substantial authority standard is an objective standard involving an analysis of the law and application of the law to relevant facts.
Because the substantial authority standard is an objective standard, the taxpayer's belief that there is substantial authority for the tax treatment of an item is not relevant in determining whether there is substantial authority for that treatment.
The possibility that a return will not be audited or, if audited, that an item will not be raised on audit, is not relevant in determining whether the substantial authority standard (or the reasonable basis standard) is satisfied.
The substantial authority standard is less stringent than the more likely than not standard (the standard that is met when there is a greater than 50-percent likelihood of the position being upheld), but more stringent than the reasonable basis standard as defined in § 1.6662-3(b)(3).
In addition to providing low-cost airport service, companies with permits must adhere to certain authority standards.
Whether, and under what circumstances, the drastic remedy of penal bonds may be exacted is a matter best left to legislated authority, standards, and limitations.
2. His interest in the criminal justice system means that Brian could put his experience to good use by becoming an independent member of a police authority standards committee, which looks at breaches of conduct by authority members.
The investigation, conducted by Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, director of U.S. Naval Propulsion, found that the Taiwan missile incident was, in Gates' words, "a degradation of the authority, standards of excellence and technical competence within the nation's ICBM force.
Under a so-called deferred-prosecution agreement with United States authorities, Standard Chartered is required to report any potential wrongdoing to the Justice Department.
