But as more conflicts have erupted, the government has consistently reaffirmed the primary authority of the party.

The general meeting of the shareholders was considered to be the primary authority.

Caption: Federal activities and agencies with primary authority over basic nuclear and energy research.

As such, he is generally considered the primary authority in Formula One racing.

I programmed him to regard me as the primary authority.

On any land set aside for Indian use the primary governing authority is the tribe.

He is generally considered the primary authority in Formula One racing.

And of course William Costello was not "the primary authority for the author."

A primary authority is a term used in legal research to refer to statements of law that are binding upon the courts, government, and individuals.

The search for applicable primary authority is the most important part of the process of legal research.