First, significant authority over appointments and management needs to be shifted from the General Assembly, which has 191 members, to the secretary general's office.

While the city was young, there were no formal police or sheriff, or at least one with any significant authority.

Relatively peaceful centuries in the first centuries of Chinese history meant that military never gained significant authority when the power structure was being formed.

As a result, Polish citizens were unlikely to be given positions of any significant authority.

A chief creative officer typically has significant authority and reports directly to the chief executive officer of a company.

The former "king" Joubert was removed from any significant authority.

"She apparently does have significant authority in Starfleet Command."

In fact, the local boards retain significant authority.

This position gave her significant authority within the gang, especially in New Haven.

By 1524 Mary negotiated significant authority and influence for herself.