Permit Authority
/ˈpɜːrmɪt əˈθɔːrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental or regulatory body authorized to issue permissions or licenses required by law.
The permit authority granted approval for the construction project to proceed.
Forms
- permit authority
- permit authorities
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Commentary
The term typically refers to entities empowered to control compliance through issuance of legal permissions; distinguish from 'license authority' which may have broader or differing regulatory functions.
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