Temporary Authority
/ˈtɛmpərɛri ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A limited legal power granted to an individual or entity to act on behalf of another for a specified short duration or purpose.
The court granted her temporary authority to manage the estate during the probate process.
- (n.) An interim power vested in a government official or agency pending a permanent appointment or resolution.
The deputy assumed temporary authority until the minister returned from leave.
Forms
- temporary authority
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Commentary
Temporary authority often arises in contexts requiring immediate decision-making before full legal authority is formally conferred; clear scope and duration should be explicitly defined in the relevant instrument.
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