(North America, _, legal) The claimed legitimization of a person's acts by their role as an agent of governmental power.
(North America, _, legal) The claimed legitimization of a person's acts by their role as an agent of governmental power.
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(US, _, legal) The appearance of authority under which a public official acts.
(legal, US) A mere semblance of legal right; a means to do something with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law.
(US, legal) The powers assigned to a government agency by legislation.
(US, legal) Legislation authorizing the existence and activity of a government agency.
(Australian, New Zealand, UK, legal) A body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state.