statutory authority

Noun

 * 1)  A body set up by law which is authorised to enforce legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state.
 * 2)  Legislation authorizing the existence and activity of a government agency.
 * 3)  The powers assigned to a government agency by legislation.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 法定機構
 * Finnish: toimeenpaneva viranomainen
 * Russian: