full authority
[/fʊl ɔːˈθɒrɪti/]
noun phrase
plena autoridade
1. Complete power or right to make decisions and enforce obedience in a particular matter
The director has full authority to approve the budget without consulting the board.
O diretor tem plena autoridade para aprovar o orçamento sem consultar o conselho.
2. Unrestricted legal or official power delegated to someone to act on behalf of another
I give you full authority to represent me in this negotiation.
Dou-lhe plena autoridade para me representar nesta negociação.
3. Absolute command or control over a specific domain or jurisdiction
The manager exercised full authority over all department operations.
O gerente exerceu plena autoridade sobre todas as operações do departamento.
This phrase is commonly used in formal, legal, and business contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'plena autoridade' is the preferred formal expression used in official documents, corporate hierarchies, and legal proceedings. The concept emphasizes clear delegation of power and responsibility, which is important in hierarchical institutional structures common in both countries.
NYC Slang
the green light / full say-so
Related Idioms & Phrases
have full authority over something
grant full authority to someone
exercise full authority
clothed with full authority
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