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    Potestad (en. Power)

    /po-te-ˈstad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ability to do something or to make decisions.
    The father has the authority to decide on his children's education.
    El padre tiene la potestad de decidir sobre la educación de sus hijos.
    Authority granted to a person or institution.
    The authority of the judge is fundamental to the functioning of justice.
    La potestad del juez es fundamental para el funcionamiento de la justicia.
    Right or power that an individual has over others.
    The authority to command in the company lies with the general director.
    La potestad de mando en la empresa recae en el director general.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'potestās', which means 'power' or 'authority'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    parental authority
    The right and duty that parents have over their children.
    potestad parental
    military authority
    The authority that commanders have in the armed forces.
    potestad militar

    Related Words

    authority
    Ability that a person has to command and to be obeyed.
    autoridad
    jurisdiction
    Judicial power of a court to administer justice.
    jurisdicción

    Slang Meanings

    Power in the context of leadership.
    The boss has all the authority in the company, no one can contradict him.
    El jefe tiene toda la potestad en la empresa, nadie puede contradecirlo.