​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Power


A power is a legal authority or discretion to act or refrain from acting.


Unlike a duty, a power does not require the holder to exercise it.


Powers commonly arise in trusts, statutes, contracts, and public administration.


Courts may review the exercise of powers to ensure they are used properly and within legal limits.


An act exceeding the scope of a power may be declared invalid as ultra vires.