Police Powers
/ˈpɒlɪs ˈpaʊərz/
Definitions
- (n.) The inherent authority granted to governmental bodies to enact laws, regulations, and enforce measures to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
State governments exercise police powers to regulate sanitation and public safety within their jurisdictions.
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- police powers
- police power
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Commentary
Police powers are fundamental to state sovereignty and often balanced against individual constitutional rights.
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