derived power
[/dɪˈraɪvd ˈpaʊər/]
nounpl: derived powers
poder derivado
1. Authority or power that is granted by a higher authority or source, rather than being inherent or original
The state's derived power comes from the federal government's constitutional authority.
O poder derivado do estado provém da autoridade constitucional do governo federal.
2. In law and political science, power exercised by an entity based on delegation from a superior entity
Municipal governments exercise derived power delegated to them by the state legislature.
Os governos municipais exercem poder derivado que lhes foi delegado pela assembleia legislativa estadual.
3. In mathematics and physics, a power or force that results from or is calculated based on another quantity
The derived power of the system was calculated from the original input values.
A potência derivada do sistema foi calculada a partir dos valores de entrada originais.
This term is fundamental in both American and Brazilian constitutional law discussions. In the USA, it refers to powers granted to states or local governments by the federal government. In Brazil, it describes powers delegated to municipalities and states by the Union. The concept is crucial in federalism debates in both countries and is extensively discussed in law schools and political science programs.
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