specified authority
[/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd ɔːˈθɒrɪti/]
nounpl: specified authorities
autoridade especificada
1. A designated or explicitly named person, organization, or body that has been given particular power or jurisdiction to make decisions or enforce rules in a specific context
The contract names the specified authority responsible for approving all major expenditures.
O contrato nomeia a autoridade especificada responsável por aprovar todas as despesas principais.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, an entity explicitly identified in a document, statute, or regulation as having defined powers within a limited scope
The specified authority must issue a permit before construction can begin.
A autoridade especificada deve emitir uma licença antes do início da construção.
3. A regulatory body or official designated in advance to perform particular duties or exercise specific control
The specified authority for environmental compliance is the Department of Environmental Protection.
A autoridade especificada para conformidade ambiental é o Departamento de Proteção Ambiental.
This term is predominantly used in formal legal, administrative, and regulatory contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in government contracts, environmental regulations, and corporate governance documents. The phrase emphasizes precision and accountability by explicitly naming responsible parties rather than using vague references to 'authorities.' It reflects a legal culture that values clear designation of responsibility and jurisdictional boundaries.
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