Sentence examples for were authorised to from inspiring English sources

The signatories were authorised to perform complex financial tasks.

Such teams were authorised to operate outside the law.

Public meetings were banned, and the security forces were authorised to fire live rounds.

He described how, with "total disorientation" now in place, the Apaches were authorised to engage.

None of the individuals who briefed the Guardian were authorised to speak about the meeting on the record.

Crime by undercover cops Creedon said SDS officers were authorised to "engage in minor criminality" to maintain their cover.

In 1663, the first turnpike was authorised to collect tolls.

Guards are authorised to respond quickly to threats.

The prime minister added: "Nobody was authorised to name David Kelly.

Whether Iran's tough and experienced negotiators are authorised to seek it will quickly become apparent.

The Halo Trust, a British NGO, is authorised to clear mines in conflict-free "green zones".