Free association, as defined in the compacts, gave the republics full internal self-government and substantial authority in foreign affairs but vested the United States with full responsibility and authority for their defense for a number of years.
Mr. Annan, for his part, has not wanted to become involved without wielding substantial authority.
An organization with 1,000 employees in which senior management condoned the violation or if "tolerance of the offense by substantial authority personnel was pervasive" can quickly see the recommended punishment increase up to the statutory maximum.
Attorneys general and district attorneys have substantial authority to determine how prosecutors working under them exercise their enormous discretion.
Emyr Williams, Snowdonia National Park Authority's director of land management, said: "It has been on the list of endangered buildings for some time... it's wonderful that we as an authority, with substantial financial support from Cadw, can safeguard the roof of this significant building".
There are widespread calls for the development of integrated water rights systems, markets or other frameworks for allocating limited supplies and for the establishment of basin or aquifer management authorities with substantial regulatory powers.
"Even with the world watching and with substantial resources at hand, the authorities proved unable or unwilling to conduct a serious investigation".
5.30pm Now with substantial numbers of military or paramilitary personnel on site, the authorities had not yet established a clear command and control structure.
The local authority I work for offers care and support for people with substantial and critical needs.
