by the competent authority
/baɪ ðə ˈkɒmpɪtənt ɔːˈθɒrəti/
EN
A legal and administrative phrase indicating that an action is carried out by an officially recognized body with the legal power and qualifications to make decisions or enforce rules.
The new construction permit was issued by the competent authority.
Etymology
Competent comes from Latin competere ('to be suitable'), authority comes from Latin auctoritas ('influence, command'). The phrase emerged in legal English during the 18th century to formalize the source of official actions.
Translations
简体中文
由主管部门,由主管当局
繁體中文
由主管部門,由主管當局
日本語
管轄当局により,権限のある当局により
한국어
권한있는 당국에 의해
Deutsch
durch die zuständige Behörde
Español
por la autoridad competente
Português
pela autoridade competente
Français
par l'autorité compétente
Català
per l'autoritat competent
Tiếng Việt
bởi cơ quan có thẩm quyền
Collocations
issued by the competent authorityapproved by the competent authoritydesignated by the competent authorityregistered by the competent authority
Synonyms
by the appropriate authorityby the relevant authority
Related Words
competentauthorityregulatory bodygovernment agencylicensing authority