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POTESTAS

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. Power; authority; domination; empire. Imperium, or the jurisdiction of magistrates. The power of the father over his children, patria potestas. The authority of masters over their slaves. See Inst. 1, 9, 12; Dig. 2, 1, 18,1; Id., 14,1; Id. 14, 4,1, 4
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.