Sentence examples for lacks authority from inspiring English sources

The court lacks authority to control a municipality's budget, taxation, provision of services or other activities.

"He lacks authority to govern the Catholic community of the diocese," the statement said.

His gig is twinkling but laconic, he lacks authority, he's softly spoken.

Republicans contend that the F.E.C. somehow lacks authority to rewrite regulations to close the loophole that it created.

Most pressingly, however, the island lacks authority to either file for bankruptcy or restructure its $72bn municipal debt.

But arguing that the president lacks authority under the amendment to halt a default does not mean the executive lacks any authority in the matter.

Nominees on both sides lack authority.

Even senior leaders lack authority to make decisions.

But the appeals court late Friday said it lacked authority to hear the case.

The person, lacking authority to discuss the matter publicly, spoke on condition of anonymity.

Alejandro Toledo, the unpopular current president, has lacked authority and has struggled to keep order.