myndighet — meaning in English

English meaning

• agency noun A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
• authority noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.

Senses

myndighet is used for these senses in English:

• agency A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by, such unit of government.
• authority (uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
• authority (countable) A government-owned agency that runs a revenue-generating activity for public benefit.

agency — full definition

1. noun A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
2. noun A person's capacity to act independently and make their own choices.
3. noun A department or branch of government responsible for a specific area.

authority — full definition

1. noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
2. noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
3. noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.

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