LAW OF COMPETENCE

law of competence.A law establishing and defining the powers of a government official, including the circumstances under which the official’s pronouncements constitute laws. — Also termed power-delegating law. See jural act under ACT; JURAL AGENT. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees  103. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 224–227, 232–233.]

[Blacks Law 8th]