supervisoryauthority
nounUK /ˌsuːpəˈvaɪzəri ɔːˈθɒrəti/
US /ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzəri əˈθɔːrəti/
A person or group that watches over others and makes sure they follow the rules.
The supervisory authority checked the school to make sure the children were safe.
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2. An official group that makes sure companies follow privacy laws.
The supervisory authority fined the company for losing customer data.
3. The power a boss has to direct and check the work of others.
The manager used her supervisory authority to approve the new schedule.
4. A committee that oversees how money is spent in an organization.
The supervisory authority reviewed the club's budget every year.