/stætʃʊtəri ɔːˈθɒrɪti/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. quy chế được xem là nguồn gốc luật pháp;
2. quyền lực, thẩm quyền do luật pháp quy định.
A more thorough explanation: Statutory authority refers to an organization or agency that is created and regulated by a specific statute or law. This authority is granted certain powers and responsibilities by the legislation that established it, and it operates within the framework of the law to carry out its designated functions.
Example: The agency has the statutory authority to enforce environmental regulations in the state.