German phrase
Sind Sie befugt, ~ zu erlauben?
Meaning
Are you authorized to allow ___?
When to use it
It asks if you are authorized. Use it to check whether staff may admit animals or belongings.
Example dialogue
Sind Sie befugt, Hunden den Zutritt zu erlauben?
Are you authorized to let dogs in?
Ja, das ist möglich, solange sie angeleint sind.
Yes, that's possible as long as they are on a leash.