Authority

Authority

Authority, Right

From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Authority, Right (1): In those nations where the ruling authority had the proper conception of the Almighty, there was a strong, persistent growth of law upon the basis of natural right; while in the pagan nations laws were arbitrary and despotic.5

Doctrine and Discipline, Authority

From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Doctrine and Discipline, Authority (1): In all matters concerning doctrine and discipline of the Church, the inferior authority, such as ministers, priests, and deacons, as well as the congregation, must submit to the decision of the higher authority, whether bishop, synod, or council.173

Description of Authority

Authority

Resources

See Also

  • Restatement, Second, Agency § 7
  • Stare decisis
  • Actual authority
  • Apparent authority
  • Binding authority
  • Commission
  • Competent authority
  • Constructive authority
  • Control
  • Credentials
  • Implied authority
  • Power
  • Precedent
  • Real authority
  • Scope of authority

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See Also

  • Agency
  • Principal
  • Agent
  • Resources

    Notes and References

    1. Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago

    See Also

    • Religion
    • Church

    Resources

    Notes and References

    1. Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago

    See Also

    • Religion
    • Church

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