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legislative power see power 2a
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
legislative power
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legislative power — The lawmaking powers of a legislative body, whose functions include the power to make, alter, amend and repeal laws. In essence, the legislature has the power to make laws and such power is reposed exclusively in such body though it may delegate… … Black's law dictionary
legislative power — The lawmaking powers of a legislative body, whose functions include the power to make, alter, amend and repeal laws. In essence, the legislature has the power to make laws and such power is reposed exclusively in such body though it may delegate… … Black's law dictionary
legislative power — The power to make, alter, and repeal laws. 16 Am J2d Const L § 227. The determination of legislative policy and its formulation and promulgation as a defined and binding rule of conduct. Yakus v United States, 321 US 414, 88 L Ed 834, 64 S Ct 660 … Ballentine's law dictionary
delegation of legislative power — An attempt by a legislature to amplicate its legislative power by delegating to another the power to enact a law, whether in form or effect, or to bestow upon another the power to determine the effectiveness of a specific act. 16 Am J2d Const L § … Ballentine's law dictionary
power — pow·er n 1: capability of acting or of producing an effect parties of unequal bargaining power 2 a: authority or capacity to act that is delegated by law or constitution often used in pl. commerce power often cap C&P: the power delegated to… … Law dictionary
legislative — leg·is·la·tive / le jəs ˌlā tiv/ adj 1 a: having the power or performing the function of legislating b: belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as making laws, levying and collecting taxes, and making financial… … Law dictionary
Legislative — Leg is*la*tive (l[e^]j [i^]s*l[asl]*t[i^]v), a. [Cf. F. l[ e]gislatif.] [1913 Webster] 1. Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking; distinguished from {executive}; as, a legislative act; a legislative body. [1913 Webster] The … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
quasi-legislative power — The power of an administrative agency to engage in rule making … Black's law dictionary
Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico — The Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico is the legislative branch of the government of Puerto Rico. The structure and responsibilities of the Assembly are defined in Article Three of the Constitution of Puerto Rico.The Legislative Assembly of… … Wikipedia
power — The right, ability, authority, or faculty of doing something. Authority to do any act which the grantor might himself lawfully perform. Porter v. Household Finance Corp. of Columbus, D.C.Ohio, 385 F.Supp. 336, 341. A power is an ability on the… … Black's law dictionary
