1. A person or organization officially named or assigned to hold a position of power or responsibility, typically by a superior authority or governing body
The appointed authority was responsible for overseeing the construction project.
A autoridade designada era responsável por supervisionar o projeto de construção.
2. An official body or representative given formal authorization to make decisions or enforce rules within a specific jurisdiction or domain
The appointed authority in the district has the power to issue permits.
A autoridade designada no distrito tem o poder de emitir licenças.