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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
delegated powerdelegated authoritysecondary powerimplied powergranted power
Antonyms / Antônimos
inherent poweroriginal powersovereign powerindependent power

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
poder derivado
Standard legal and political term used in constitutional discussions
São Paulo
poder derivado
Commonly used in juridical and academic contexts
Portugal
poder derivado
Used in Portuguese constitutional law discourse similarly to Brazilian usage
United States
derived power
Common in constitutional law, federalism discussions, and administrative law

Related Words

inherent powerconstitutional powerimplied powersenumerated powersdelegationauthority

Related Idioms & Phrases

powers vested in
exercise of power
delegation of authority
derived from the Constitution
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