No. 3,372 in Russian
полномочия
"Полномочия" means "authority" or "powers."
In a sentence
Компания предоставила ему полномочия подписывать документы.
The company granted him authority to sign documents.
The word 'полномочия' refers to the authority or powers granted to someone to perform certain actions.
Мы должны уточнить, кто из нас имеет полномочия принимать такие решения.
We need to clarify who among us has the authority to make such decisions.
In this sentence, 'полномочия' is used to denote the decision-making authority designated to certain individuals.
Его полномочия как председателя включают ведение собраний и распределение обязанностей.
His authorities as a chairperson include conducting meetings and delegating duties.
Here, 'полномочия' signifies the set of duties and rights tied to a specific role or title.
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