Sentence examples for authority to stop from inspiring English sources

The state maintains it has the regulatory authority to stop development on the site.

The officials said they had no legal authority to stop the work of a private charity.

Regulators had looked the other way, or didn't have the authority to stop the bad behavior".

He's the man who has the authority to stop this terrorism".

Nor do candidates have the authority to stop supporters from spending whatever they want.

Regan knew that the guards had the authority to stop anyone for a search.

Town officials acknowledge they have no authority to stop the blotter.

He must, they say, exert his legendary tribal authority to stop guerrilla attacks on their troops.

"But I don't think we have the legal authority to stop them".

It says the Federal Communications Commission should have the authority to stop or fine any rule-breakers.

Judges know the routine all too well, and the law gives them the authority to stop it.