appropriate authority
[əˈproʊpriət ɔːˈθɒrɪti]
nounpl: appropriate authorities
autoridade competente
1. The government agency, official, or body that has the legal power and responsibility to make decisions or take action in a particular matter
The appropriate authority approved the construction permit.
A autoridade competente aprovou a licença de construção.
2. The designated person or organization with jurisdiction over a specific issue or domain
You must report the violation to the appropriate authority.
Você deve denunciar a violação à autoridade competente.
3. In legal contexts, the entity with proper jurisdiction and power to enforce regulations
The appropriate authority has the right to inspect the facility.
A autoridade competente tem o direito de inspecionar a instalação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go through the appropriate authority
report to the appropriate authority
with the approval of the appropriate authority
designated by the appropriate authority
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