Constitutional Power
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl ˈpaʊər/
Definitions
- (n.) The authority granted to a governmental body or official by a constitution to enact laws, enforce regulations, or govern.
The constitutional power of the legislature allows it to enact laws within its jurisdiction.
- (n.) The scope of legal authority defined and limited by a nation's constitution that distinguishes and allocates governmental functions.
Judicial review is an exercise of constitutional power to invalidate unconstitutional statutes.
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- constitutional power
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Commentary
Constitutional powers are fundamental and differ from statutory or delegated powers; their scope often requires interpretive analysis by courts.
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