Example sentences of "it has power [verb] " in BNC.

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1 If the matter can not be resolved by the Court of Appeal , it has power to order a retrial .
2 It is highly beguiling , but it has power to stifle and to kill .
3 The amendment requires the court to give reasons if it does not make a compensation order in circumstances where it has power to do so .
4 It has power to co-opt a further member ; at present this member is the committee 's chairman .
5 ‘ I can not continue as a member of a body which pretends it has power to make priests without the authority of scripture or tradition , ’ he said .
6 It has power to request further information from the parties and to inspect documents at the parties ' premises and failure by the parties to provide the information required or to co-operate in an inspection may cause the four month period to be extended .
7 It has power to secure the provision of advice , assistance or representation by entering contracts , but only if the Lord Chancellor directs .
8 There can therefore be no doubt that it has power to override the refusal of a minor , whether over the age of 16 or under that age but ‘ Gillick competent . ’
9 It has power to recommend further investigations .
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