But it seemed important to assert his authority, and he didn't know what else to do.

Now that the government did not assert such authority, were people better off?

However, Miles is not above asserting his authority when required.

No time to assert her authority and make it stick.

If eventually some federal court asserts its authority, the government can be expected to appeal.

He asserted his authority by closing the school and military club.

He desired to set the rules for your meeting with him to assert his authority.

The Congress was now only waiting for a suitable opportunity to assert its authority.

Some principals are still independent enough to assert their authority and get things done.