It has nothing to with exercising power or authority.

我的位置并不行使实际权力也并不具有权威。

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In ancient times the custom of shaking hands served to transfer power or authority.

在古时候，握手的惯例用以表示转让力量或权威。

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The International Atomic Energy Agency doesn’t have the tools or authority to carry out its mission effectively.

国际原子能机构缺乏有效执行其使命的手段或权威。

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"And it looks like it is only going to get worse with no strong imposition of security or authority even after the election."

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There is no protection for the freedom of weaker individuals, or those who question the authority of the most powerful.

这对于弱者是没有任何保护的,对于那种不畏强权的人也是一样

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He argued that this John Milton fellow simply couldn't be heeded on matters of the church, or on matters of the state, because Milton himself had absolutely no moral authority.

他批判到,弥尔顿根本不重视教会事务，或者国家事物，因为弥尔顿自己就没有绝对的道德权威。

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You have an interest or authority over an account outside your country of residence.

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The timing is linked to the auditing schedule for each council or authority.

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