State officials received similar authority under the 1996 welfare law.

His crimes grew in 1966 after he received lending authority.

He receives full legal authority to make all decisions.

On 6 June 2005 the town received authority to start the first stage of the flood protection project.

And none is likely until the Treasury has received authority to go ahead with the auctions.

From it the Church receives authority in this world.

On second thought, decent men rarely sought or received authority.

The judge asked if he received authority for a specific sum from Washington.

The station received special temporary authority to resume broadcasting on April 13, 2005.

"Obedience and honor" to "all who for our good have received authority in society from God".