extraordinary powers
[/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri ˈpaʊərz/]
noun phrasepl: extraordinary powers
poderes extraordinários
1. Special or exceptional abilities or authorities that exceed normal limits or legal restrictions, often granted temporarily to officials during emergencies or crises
The president was granted extraordinary powers to deal with the national emergency.
O presidente recebeu poderes extraordinários para lidar com a emergência nacional.
2. Superhuman or supernatural abilities that defy natural laws or conventional understanding
The superhero possessed extraordinary powers that allowed him to fly and move at incredible speeds.
O super-herói possuía poderes extraordinários que lhe permitiam voar e se mover em velocidades incríveis.
3. Exceptional talents, skills, or capabilities that are remarkable or outstanding
She demonstrated extraordinary powers of concentration and memory.
Ela demonstrou poderes extraordinários de concentração e memória.
In Brazil and Portugal, this term is frequently used in political and constitutional contexts, especially when discussing emergency governmental actions or crises. In the USA, the phrase is commonly associated with both legal emergency powers granted to executives and superhero/fantasy fiction narratives. The concept carries significant weight in discussions about separation of powers and democratic governance.
NYC Slang
crazy powers / insane abilities
Related Idioms & Phrases
granted extraordinary powers
vested with extraordinary powers
exercise extraordinary powers
abuse of extraordinary powers
emergency extraordinary powers
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