poder limitado

[pɔˈdeɾ limiˈtadu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: poderes limitados
limited power
1. Restricted authority or capability granted to a person or entity to act only within specific boundaries or conditions
The agent was granted limited power to negotiate the contract within the agreed price range.
O agente recebeu poder limitado para negociar o contrato dentro da faixa de preço acordada.
2. Legal term referring to restricted authorization in a power of attorney or legal document
The notary executed a power of attorney with limited power to handle only real estate transactions.
O tabelião executou uma procuração com poder limitado para lidar apenas com transações imobiliárias.
3. Constitutional or governmental authority that is constrained by law or institutional checks
The president operates under limited power due to the separation of powers doctrine.
O presidente opera sob poder limitado devido à doutrina de separação de poderes.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian legal and business contexts. It frequently appears in notarial documents, corporate bylaws, and government regulations. Understanding the distinction between 'poder limitado' and 'poder pleno' is crucial in legal affairs, as it directly impacts what actions a representative can legally undertake. The concept reflects the Brazilian legal system's emphasis on clearly defined authorization and accountability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
autoridade restritacompetência limitadapoder restringidoautoridade circunscrita
Antonyms / Antônimos
poder ilimitadoautoridade absolutapoder sem restriçõespoder pleno

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
poder limitado
Standard usage in legal and administrative contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
poder limitado
Commonly used in business and corporate law contexts
Portugal
poder limitado
Similar usage but may also use 'poderes restritos' or 'competência circunscrita'

Related Words

procuraçãomandatoautorizaçãocompetênciajurisdiçãoatribuiçãodelegação de poderes

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter poder limitado para
exercer poder limitado
conceder poder limitado a alguém
estar sujeito a poder limitado
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