residual power

noun

1. power retained by a governmental authority after certain powers have been delegated to other authorities.

Word History and Origins

Origin of residual power¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

There was still a tiny bit of residual power remaining; it was fading fast.

From Project Gutenberg

The residual power in the Constitution of 1776 is vested in the people and exercised through the General Assembly.

From Project Gutenberg