police power

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Englisch - Türkisch
polis gücü
Englisch - Englisch
The inherent power, incident to sovereignty, of a state to regulate and exercise reasonable control over matters of public health, public morals, public safety, and in general, all things relating to the general welfare
The inherent power of a government to regulate its police affairs
The inherent authority of a government to impose restrictions on private rights for the sake of public welfare, order, and security. Power of a government to exercise reasonable control over people and property within its jurisdiction in the interest of general security, health, safety, morals, and welfare. It is generally regarded as one of the powers reserved to the states under the U.S. Constitution. In considering cases involving the exercise of police power, the courts have applied a doctrine called "balance of interests" to determine when the public's right to health and well-being outweighs private or individual concerns. Of equal concern is that due process of law be observed
police powers
plural form of police power
police power

    Silbentrennung

    po·lice po·wer

    Türkische aussprache

    pılis pauır

    Aussprache

    /pəˈlēs ˈpouər/ /pəˈliːs ˈpaʊɜr/
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