basis of authority
[/ˈbeɪsɪs əv ɔːˈθɒrɪti/]
noun phrasepl: bases of authority
fundamento de autoridade
1. The foundational principle, law, or source from which someone derives the right or power to make decisions or enforce rules
The Constitution serves as the basis of authority for the government's actions.
A Constituição serve como fundamento de autoridade para as ações do governo.
2. The legal or legitimate grounds upon which a person or institution exercises power or control
The manager's basis of authority comes from the company's organizational structure.
O fundamento de autoridade do gerente vem da estrutura organizacional da empresa.
3. The source or justification that legitimizes someone's right to command or govern
In a democracy, the basis of authority is the consent of the governed.
Em uma democracia, o fundamento de autoridade é o consentimento dos governados.
This term is crucial in both Brazilian and American legal systems, particularly in discussions of constitutional law, administrative law, and governance. In Brazil, it frequently appears in debates about the legitimacy of government actions and the separation of powers. In the USA, it is foundational to Constitutional law and is often discussed in relation to checks and balances.
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