Investigative Authority
/ɪnˈvɛstəɡətɪv ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal power or right granted to an entity to conduct formal inquiries or investigations, often to gather evidence for enforcement or regulatory purposes.
The investigative authority was empowered to subpoena witnesses and collect documents in the fraud case.
Forms
- investigative authority
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Commentary
Use 'investigative authority' to denote formal, often statutory, authorization to investigate, distinct from informal or internal inquiries.
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