limited powers
[ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈpaʊərz]
noun phrase
poderes limitados
1. Restricted authority or jurisdiction granted to a person, organization, or government body, with defined boundaries and constraints
The board of directors operates under limited powers as defined by the company's bylaws.
O conselho de administração opera sob poderes limitados conforme definido pelos estatutos da empresa.
2. In legal contexts, the restriction of a person's ability to act on behalf of another without specific authorization
The attorney was granted limited powers to handle only the property transaction.
O advogado recebeu poderes limitados para lidar apenas com a transação imobiliária.
3. Constitutional or governmental constraints placed on executive, legislative, or judicial branches
The president's limited powers are outlined in the Constitution.
Os poderes limitados do presidente estão descritos na Constituição.
This term is fundamental in both Brazilian and American legal systems. In Brazil, it's frequently used in corporate law and power of attorney documents ('procuração'). In the USA, it's essential to constitutional law and the separation of powers doctrine. The concept reflects democratic principles of checks and balances in governance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within the scope of one's powers
exercise limited authority
bound by restrictions
operating within constraints
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