Legislative Competence
/ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv ˈkɒmpɪtəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority granted to a legislative body to enact laws within a defined scope or territory.
The constitution clearly delineates the legislative competence of the federal parliament.
Forms
- legislative competence
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Commentary
Legislative competence often arises in constitutional contexts where authority is divided among multiple legislative bodies; precise drafting ensures clarity on the extent of lawful enactment powers.
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