Compulsory Power
/ˈkɒmpəlsəri ˈpaʊər/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority granted to a government or body to enforce laws or regulations, often through mandatory measures or coercion.
The agency exercises compulsory power to conduct inspections without prior consent.
- (n.) The power to compel an individual to act or refrain from acting under penalty prescribed by law.
Compulsory power enables courts to issue orders that must be obeyed or face sanctions.
Forms
- compulsory power
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Commentary
Term typically refers to authority backed by legal sanctions; drafting should clarify scope and limits of such power in statute or regulation.
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