How to pronounce “statutory authority”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (Australia, New Zealand, UK, law) A body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state.
• (US, law) Legislation authorizing the existence and activity of a government agency.
• (US, law) The powers assigned to a government agency by legislation.

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