reserved power

noun

1. a political power that a constitution reserves exclusively to the jurisdiction of a particular political authority.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reserved power¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

"Illinois courts, therefore, have rejected the argument that the state retains an implied or reserved power to diminish or impair pension benefits."

From Chicago Tribune

That’s the beauty of reserved power.

From Forbes

Mr Miliband pledged to clear up confusion over what the Welsh assembly can and cannot do, saying a Labour government would legislate so powers are assumed to be devolved "unless specifically reserved", known as a reserved power model.

From BBC

On Saturday, Mr Clegg will tell party members: "The Silk Commission challenged all parties to include wording in their manifestos committing to moving to a reserved power model and transferring powers from Westminster to the national assembly on transport, S4C, teachers' pay, sewerage, energy consents, youth justice and policing. "

From BBC

This year's auction reserved power for 2015-2016, a federal deadline by which coal plant operators must meet environmental rules or shut down.

From Chicago Tribune