proper authority

collocation in English

meaningsofproperandauthority

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proper
adjective
uk
/ˈprɒp.ər/us
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
real, satisfactory, suitable, ...
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authority
noun
uk
/ɔːˈθɒr.ə.ti/us
/əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/
the moral or legal right or ability ...
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(Definition ofproperandauthorityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofproper authority

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That is a question of law which should be directed to theproperauthority.
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I will gladly submit that suggestion to theproperauthority.
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How long does it take an instruction to reach theproperauthority?
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The first question to consider is who is theproperauthorityto decide when the time has come for a director to retire?
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Theproperauthoritymay not enter into possession of the land of the owner-occupier but may only appoint a receiver.
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We appear to get to a position in which those responsible for public corporations have responsibility withoutproperauthority.
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Theproperauthorityfor the ratepayer to look to is the local authority, and that he has the power to elect.
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I have asked him if he can refer me to theproperauthority.
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If such papers are found they should be sent at once to theproperauthorityin order that the information so afforded may be utilised.
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This does not mean that in future the person delivering the deed need not be givenproperauthority.
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I do not ask for a reply to-day, but only that the matter be considered by theproperauthority.
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Giving the chief constableproperauthorityover police and support staff under his direction and control is a central principle of this legislation.
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This action was taken by theproperauthority.
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I am prepared to defend this, since it was confirmed by theproperauthority.
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First, should the address be concealed only in exceptional circumstances, afterproperauthorityhas been applied, and when it can be challenged?
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Whether it be a constable or one of higher rank, he would have to justify that arrest before theproperauthority.
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They haveproperauthoritybecause they have had proper training.
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The third principle is that there must beproperauthority.
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The rule of law depends onproperauthority.
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