imperative power
[/ɪmˈperətɪv ˈpaʊər/]
nounpl: imperative powers
poder imperativo
1. The authority or ability to command or compel action; the power to issue orders that must be obeyed
The president wielded imperative power over military decisions during the crisis.
O presidente exerceu poder imperativo sobre as decisões militares durante a crise.
2. In legal or governmental contexts, the binding force or executive authority to enforce compliance
The court's imperative power ensured that its rulings were implemented immediately.
O poder imperativo do tribunal garantiu que suas decisões fossem implementadas imediatamente.
3. The capacity to make something obligatory or necessary; the force that makes an action unavoidable
The imperative power of circumstance left them no choice but to negotiate.
O poder imperativo das circunstâncias não lhes deixou outra opção senão negociar.
This term is predominantly used in formal legal, governmental, and academic discourse. In Brazil, it appears frequently in constitutional law discussions and executive branch authority debates. In the USA, it is a technical term within political science and constitutional contexts, particularly when discussing separation of powers and the scope of executive authority.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the imperative power of the law
exercise imperative power
wield imperative power
imperative power of necessity
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