Regional Authority
/ˈriːdʒənəl ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A government or administrative body exercising authority over a specified geographic area smaller than a nation but larger than local jurisdictions.
The regional authority passed new regulations to improve public transportation within its territory.
Forms
- regional authority
- regional authorities
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Commentary
The term typically denotes delegated or decentralized power within a state; drafting should specify the scope and limits of such authority to avoid jurisdictional ambiguities.
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