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Legal Authority

Description:

Legal authority refers to the power or right that an individual or an entity possesses to make decisions, enforce laws, or take action within the legal system. It is the ability to exercise control and exercise jurisdiction over a particular matter.

Examples:

Noun - Senses:

1. Supreme Court: The Supreme Court holds the highest legal authority in the country.

Example Sentence: The Supreme Court's legal authority allows it to interpret the Constitution and make final judgments on legal disputes.

2. Police Officer: Police officers have the legal authority to enforce laws and maintain public order.

Example Sentence: The police officer exercised his legal authority by issuing a fine for speeding.

Adjective - Sense:

1. Recognized: Only documents with legal authority can be used as evidence in court.

Example Sentence: The contract bore the signature of the authorized person, giving it legal authority.

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