WORD MEANING
Full authority meaning
full aw-THOR-i-tee · noun phrase
Complete power or control to make decisions and take actions without needing approval from others.
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A status in aviation where a pilot has permission to operate an aircraft without supervision.
In business, the ability to manage all aspects of a project or operation independently.
Legal permission granted to act on someone else's behalf with no restrictions.
The term can be used in legal, business, aviation, and general contexts to indicate unrestricted decision-making power.
Examples
The manager was given full authority to make hiring decisions.
She acted with full authority on behalf of the company.