Public Power
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈpaʊər/
Definitions
- (n.) Authority or power exercised by government entities for public purposes, typically involving regulation, provision of services, or governance.
The city exercised its public power to regulate noise levels downtown.
- (n.) Electricity or energy supplied by governmental or municipal entities rather than private companies.
The town's public power utility offers lower rates than private providers.
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Commentary
The term covers both governmental authority broadly and specific references to government-operated utilities; context clarifies which meaning applies.
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