They had substantial authority in economic and sanitary areas, including roads, posts, food, public safety.

He also maintained that the local boards would retain "some substantial authority" over education in their districts even after the change.

Generally, the penalty applies unless the taxpayer can show "substantial authority" for the position taken, such as a string of court decisions.

It gave black and Hispanic managers substantial authority over its unprofitable inner-city markets.

It provides front-line workers with substantial authority, so they can make decisions about how to improve the production process and increase sales.

This is not true for Maryland's 23 counties, some of which have substantial authority.

Not a very substantial authority indeed, unless on the ground of sudden inspiration, which was hardly tenable.

A great power with substantial diplomatic and military authority ought never be in a situation where it can't discuss what's on its mind.

A parliamentary system had been established, although the reigning Prince retained substantial political authority.

A full-presidential system has a president with substantial authority and a central political role.