implied power

implied power definition - legal

n

A political power not expressly named in a constitution but that is inferred because it is necessary to the performance of an enumerated power.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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