principal authority
[ˈprɪnsəpəl ɔːˈθɒrɪti]
nounpl: principal authorities
autoridade principal
1. The primary or most important authority; the person or institution with the main power or responsibility in a given context
The principal authority in the organization is the board of directors.
A autoridade principal na organização é a diretoria.
2. In legal contexts, the person on whose behalf an agent acts
The principal authority granted the agent power of attorney to conduct business.
A autoridade principal concedeu ao agente poder de procuração para conduzir negócios.
3. The highest or supreme authority within a hierarchical structure
The president serves as the principal authority of the company.
O presidente funciona como a autoridade principal da empresa.
In both Brazilian and North American contexts, 'principal authority' is a formal term commonly used in legal documents, organizational structures, and governance frameworks. It reflects hierarchical power dynamics and is particularly important in business law and corporate governance.
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