police power

po·lice pow·er

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Definition of police power words

noun police power the power of a nation, within the limits of its constitution, to regulate the conduct of its citizens in the interest of the common good. 1

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1820-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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