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The phrase "authority to do" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the power or permission granted to someone to perform a specific action or task.
Example: "The manager has the authority to do what is necessary to ensure the project's success."
Alternatives: "permission to act" or "power to execute".
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"They have the authority to do it.
You have the authority to do it.
Does Bercow have authority to do this?
I don't have the authority to do that," he says.
"No one person has authority to do anything," she said.
Nor is it allowing the Palestinian Authority to do so.
Of course, he has no legal authority to do so.
We don't really have the authority to do that".
His authority to do this sometimes survives cessation of hostilities.
I don't think I have the authority to do that.
HABERMAN: You do have the authority to do it.
More suggestions(16)
authority to prescribe
authority to interfere
authority to discipline
authority to represent
authority to alter
authority to withdraw
authority to impose
manage to do
authority to agree
authority to interpret
authority to mandate
authority to authorize
authority to nominate
authority to lay
authority to bring
authority to amend
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com