It was beyond his power to sign such a contract.

他无权签订这种合同。

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Only certain directors in the company have the power to sign company cheques.

该公司只有某几个董事有权签署公司支票。

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Only certain directors in the company have the power to sign company cheques.

公司中只是有几个董事有权签公司的支票。

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"It is a clear sign that the Tea Party movement has some lasting staying power, that is has an ability to galvanize disaffected voters, and not only did Rand Paul win in Kentucky, but a Tea Party candidate won in a House race in Louisville, defeating another establishment candidate."

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