derived authority
[dɪˈraɪvd ɔːˈθɒrɪti]
nounpl: derived authorities
autoridade derivada
1. Power or right to act that is granted by a higher authority rather than possessed independently; delegated authority
The manager's derived authority comes from the company's board of directors.
A autoridade derivada do gerente vem do conselho de administração da empresa.
2. In legal and constitutional contexts, power exercised by an entity that receives it from a superior source
State governments exercise derived authority from the federal constitution.
Os governos estaduais exercem autoridade derivada da constituição federal.
3. Authority that is secondary or subordinate to a primary source of power
A police officer's derived authority to enforce laws comes from the government.
A autoridade derivada de um policial para fazer cumprir as leis vem do governo.
This term is essential in both Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems, particularly in discussions of constitutional law, administrative hierarchy, and corporate governance. In the United States, it appears frequently in discussions of federalism and the separation of powers. Understanding derived authority is crucial for comprehending how power flows through organizational and governmental structures.
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