Express Powers
/ˈɛkˌsprɛs ˈpaʊərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Powers explicitly granted to an agent or authority by a statute or contract, delineated in clear, direct terms.
The corporation's bylaws specify the express powers of the board of directors.
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- express powers
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Commentary
Express powers must be clearly stated and cannot be presumed; distinctions from implied powers are critical in legal interpretation and drafting contracts or statutes.
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