Statutory Authorization
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔːri ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal authority granted by a statute allowing an entity or individual to perform certain acts or enforce laws.
The agency acted on statutory authorization when it imposed the new regulations.
- (n.) The formal legislative grant of power or permission that lawfully enables government agencies or officials to undertake specific functions.
Without statutory authorization, the department cannot allocate public funds.
Forms
- statutory authorization
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Commentary
Often critical in administrative law, statutory authorization delineates the scope of lawful government action; drafters should clearly specify the source and extent of such authorization.
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