"police power" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} police power (uncountable)
  1. (law) 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. Wikipedia link: Police power (United States constitutional law) Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
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