Sentence examples for given special powers from inspiring English sources

Fujian and Guangdong were given special powers in 1979 to attract foreign investment, particularly in export industries, and to establish special economic zones for that purpose.

Unless the testator has given special powers to his executor, it may be necessary for the latter to observe cumbersome and expensive formalities in administration.

After Moro's murder the police were reorganized and given special powers, the courts gave captured terrorists every incentive to provide evidence, and by 1981 82 the terrorist threat was greatly reduced.

In 1997, the office was given special powers, which have been used some 900 times to remove 190 politicians, including three state presidents, and to strike down hundreds of laws.

The documents also show that Damiani arranged the formation of a Panamanian company through which Figueredo, who is also Uruguayan, was given special powers to make loans to sporting institutions.

The Boule also directed finances, controlled the maintenance of the fleet and of the cavalry, judged the fitness of the magistrates-elect, received foreign ambassadors, advised the stratēgoi (see strategus) in military matters, and could be given special powers by the Ecclesia in an emergency.

This will fund a dozen new schools and a new hospital, and give special powers to tackle long-term unemployment.

In a fortnight, even life-saving surgery will be impossible.Life in Manipur, wracked by insurgency and under a draconian act giving special powers to the armed forces, is never easy.

Extradition is usually decided by the judiciary, but Britain's Extradition Act of 1989 gives special powers to the home secretary, who can forbid an extradition if it is "unjust or oppressive".

The professional links between them continued until at least February 2015, when Damiani asked Mossack Fonseca to give special powers to Figueredo's wife over a company called Gilson Overseas SA, which is now under investigation.

This folder gave special powers to compatible apps: They would present thumbnail images of their content, as if they were magazines on a shelf, and download new stories automatically.