Political authorities hold positions of power or influence within a system of government. Although some are exclusive to one or another form of government, many exist within several types.
双语例句
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Federalism implies a plurality of politicalauthorities, each with its own powers.
联邦制意味着数个政治机构，各自有自己的权力。
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Other signs suggest school authorities were at least as eager to make a political statement as to keep schools open.
其他迹象表明，学校当局渴望发表政治声明的程度至少和保持学校开放一样。
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Chapter four discusses the causes of law and petitions from the aspects of the socioeconomic environment, political and legal authorities, and the petitioner in Gansu Province.