composed authority
[/kəmˈpoʊzd ɔːˈθɒrɪti/]
noun phrasepl: composed authorities
autoridade composta
1. A form of authority or governance structure where power is shared among multiple entities or institutions rather than concentrated in a single source
The composed authority of the federal and state governments ensures a balanced system of checks and balances.
A autoridade composta dos governos federal e estadual garante um sistema equilibrado de pesos e contrapesos.
2. In legal contexts, jurisdiction or power that is exercised jointly by multiple parties or institutions
The court's composed authority allows both federal and local judges to participate in the decision-making process.
A autoridade composta do tribunal permite que juízes federais e locais participem do processo de tomada de decisão.
3. A calm, controlled, and dignified exercise of power or leadership
The manager's composed authority commanded respect from all team members.
A autoridade composta do gerente conquistou o respeito de todos os membros da equipe.
This term is primarily used in legal, political, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions of federalism and the division of powers between federal and state governments. In the USA, it's commonly used in constitutional law and political science to describe the separation and distribution of governmental powers.
Related Idioms & Phrases
exercise composed authority
share composed authority
vest composed authority in
balance of composed authority
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