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Simple English definitions for legal terms

public authority

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A quick definition of public authority:

Public authority refers to the power given to a person or organization to act on behalf of others, such as a government agency. This can include the ability to make decisions and take actions that affect others. There are different types of authority, such as actual authority given intentionally, or apparent authority that is believed to exist by others. Authority can also be limited to specific transactions or be general in nature. In legal arguments, authority can be cited as a source of support for a position.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Public authority refers to the power or jurisdiction of a government agency or corporation that administers a public enterprise, such as a transit authority. It can also refer to the right or permission to act legally on another's behalf, such as the power delegated by a principal to an agent.

Examples:

  • A city's transit authority is responsible for managing public transportation systems, such as buses and trains.
  • An agent has the authority to act on behalf of a principal, such as signing a contract or making a purchase.

The examples illustrate how public authority can refer to both a government agency and the legal power given to an agent by a principal. In both cases, there is a level of responsibility and decision-making power granted to the authority figure.

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