by authority of

n (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent n any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers n any member of the mint family of plants n the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied n a candy that is flavored with a mint oil n a plant where money is coined by authority of the government v form by stamping, punching, or printing

an operation that affects mental contents n a writ issued by authority of law

a writ issued by authority of law