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Discover LudwigThe phrase "authority was to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the intended actions or responsibilities assigned to an authority figure or organization.
Example: "The authority was to ensure that all safety regulations were followed during the construction process."
Alternatives: "the authority was meant to" or "the authority was expected to".
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Additionally, the designated authority was to have a duty to serve the community.
The purpose of the sports authority was to bring sports teams to New Jersey, and they're all leaving".
But nowhere do the congressional debates reflect an understanding that under the Amendment the President's authority was to be Limited to the imposition of quotas.
On Tuesday, the authority was to hold a special board meeting in which a credit for affected passengers was expected to be approved.
Central authority was to be vested in a president, with a relatively weak representative body divided among three estates landowners, merchants and tradesmen, and intellectuals and clerics.
Legal authority was to be vested in local soviets, but the relationship between the party and the soviets was left vague.
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The authority is to be scrapped.
Such must be the rule if authority is to be reconciled with freedom.
#The presence of NDH authorities was to be maintained.
The aim, say authorities, is to improve traceability.
The authorities are to blame for this.
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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