statutory authority (English, noun)
expansion: statutory authority (plural statutory authorities)
Senses:
topics: law
glosses: A body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state.
tags: Australia
New-Zealand
UK
topics: law
glosses: Legislation authorizing the existence and activity of a government agency.
tags: US
topics: law
glosses: The powers assigned to a government agency by legislation.
tags: US
Forms:
form: statutory authorities
tags: plural