Until the 1920s, the British had limited authority in the south.

The court has limited authority, mostly to approve the plan for coming out of bankruptcy.

The Act limited the president's authority by only allowing the capture of certain vessels.

It had limited Presidential authority to make war and manage budgets.

Ordinarily, the agency has limited authority to force telephone companies to reduce their rates.

Especially, she said, if that director has limited authority to fulfill the artistic mandate of the administration.

Some universities have limited authority over the athletic directors and coaches.

These forces have limited authority to initiate police actions.

The Implementation Bodies have limited executive authority in six policy areas.

The Federal Government has limited authority over sentencing in criminal cases.