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
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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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Notes and References
- 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
- 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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