In contracts. The lawful delegation of power by one person to another. In the English law relating to public administration, an authority is a body having jurisdiction in certain matters of a public nature. In governmental law. Legal power; a right to command or to act; the right and power of public officers to require obedience to their orders lawfully issued in the scope of … [Read more...] about AUTHORITY
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AURES
A Saxon punishment by cutting off the ears, inflicted on those who robbed churches, or were guilty of any other theft. … [Read more...] about AURES
AUTHORIZATION
1. Has been given authority, power or permission. Empowered. 2. Permission given to proceed after a confirmation procedure has taken place. … [Read more...] about AUTHORIZATION
AURUM REGINAE
Queen's gold. A royal revenue belonging to every queen consort during her marriage with the king. … [Read more...] about AURUM REGINAE
AUTHORIZE
To officially delegate a power of another person or party to act, see also authority. … [Read more...] about AUTHORIZE