In Māori, a tribe that has mana whenua must have demonstrated their authority over a piece of land or territory.

Akbar then ordered the heads of his enemies to be displayed upon towers erected throughout the region, in order to demonstrate his authority.

He walked into the operating theater and picked up something, just to demonstrate his authority.

Mr. Yushchenko's order appeared to be an effort to demonstrate his authority over the troops.

On the other hand, the leaders of the Chinese government wanted the process to demonstrate their authority.

The calming of the sea demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature.

The new peacekeepers were everywhere, looking for any excuse to demonstrate their authority through fear and suffering.

At the Residence, when he was here to demonstrate his own authority.

In addition, an agent must provide a copy of the agent agreement or other document demonstrating the agent's authority to represent the employer.

But don't demonstrate your authority unless you have to.