How is the word Befugnis translated from German to English

English translation
authority
noun

Die Macht, Anweisungen zu geben und Entscheidungen zu treffen.

The power to give orders and make decisions.

Examples with “Befugnis”

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  • Nur der Manager hat die Befugnis, das zu unterschreiben. — Only the manager has the authority to sign this.

  • Sie ist eine führende Autorität für das antike Rom. — She is a leading authority on ancient Rome.

  • Wer hat dir die Befugnis gegeben, den Plan zu ändern? — Who gave you the authority to change the schedule?

  • Ist er wirklich eine Autorität auf diesem Gebiet? — Is he really an authority on the subject?

  • Sie handelte ohne Befugnis und musste sich erklären. — She acted without authority and had to explain herself.

  • Wir luden eine Autorität für alte Karten zum Seminar ein. — We invited an authority on old maps to the seminar.

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