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VocabJLPT N1

full authority

Noun

Definitions

1. plenipotentiary powers
2. full authority

This word refers to full authority or complete power to act on behalf of someone, often in diplomatic or official contexts. A person described with this term has been given total discretion to make decisions or negotiate without needing further approval.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why am I the only one being given full authority over this? Is this some kind of punishment?

Sentence 2

Oh no, if you hand him full control, he's absolutely going to run wild!

Sentence 3

The board of directors passed a resolution to "grant full authority to the on-site manager."

Sentence 4

The audit report flagged the concentration of full authority in a specific department as a concern.

Sentence 5

Wait, if I have full authority, does that mean I can do whatever I want?!