original power
[əˈrɪdʒənəl ˈpaʊər]
nounpl: original powers
poder original
1. The inherent or initial authority or capacity possessed by a person, entity, or institution from its inception or by natural right
The original power of the constitution comes from the people.
O poder original da constituição vem do povo.
2. In legal contexts, the fundamental authority from which all other powers are derived; sovereignty
The legislature derives its original power from the state constitution.
A legislatura deriva seu poder original da constituição estadual.
3. The initial strength, force, or capacity of something before modification or delegation
The engine retained its original power despite years of use.
O motor manteve seu poder original apesar de anos de uso.
This term is primarily used in legal, constitutional, and academic discourse in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian constitutional law, 'poder original' is a fundamental concept referring to the constituent power of the people. It gained prominence during discussions of Brazil's 1988 Constitution (Constituição Cidadã).
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