Legislative Grant
/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv ɡrænt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official authorization or power conferred by a legislative body to an individual, corporation, or government agency to perform certain acts or regulate activities.
The legislative grant allowed the municipal authority to regulate local utilities.
Forms
- legislative grant
- legislative grants
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Commentary
This term emphasizes the source of authority as a legislative act, distinguishing it from grants by executive or judicial means.
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