law of competence

law of competence. A law establishing and defining the powers of a government official, including the circumstances under which the official’s pronouncements constitute laws. — Also termed power-delegating law. See jural act under ACT; JURAL AGENT. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 103. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 224–227, 232–233.]

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词条贡献者

双语律师蓉婧，国内知名法学院民商法专业，擅长翻译各类与数据隐私及安全相关的法律文件。