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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法律翻译Jessie，在一家亚洲一流律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译，擅长翻译有关港口、铁路、公路与海运的法律文件。