Definitions from Wiktionary (statutory authority)
▸ noun: (Australia, New Zealand, UK, law) A body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state.
▸ noun: (US, law) Legislation authorizing the existence and activity of a government agency.
▸ noun: (US, law) The powers assigned to a government agency by legislation.
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▸ noun: (Australia, New Zealand, UK, law) A body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state.
▸ noun: (US, law) Legislation authorizing the existence and activity of a government agency.
▸ noun: (US, law) The powers assigned to a government agency by legislation.
Similar:
statutory instrument,
statutory law,
secondary legislation,
statute law,
legislation,
lawcode,
statute,
legal notice,
legal code,
authority,
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