police power
noun
: the inherent power of a government to exercise reasonable control over persons and property within its jurisdiction in the interest of the general security, health, safety, morals, and welfare except where legally prohibited
Word History
First Known Use
1821, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
police power
see power sense 2a
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