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Investigatory power

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002748

The authority granted to government agencies, legislative bodies, or law enforcement to conduct inquiries, gather information, and compel testimony or the production of documents. This power is exercised to enforce laws, oversee executive actions, or inform policy decisions. It is subject to constitutional limitations, such as protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002748
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002748",
  "term": "Investigatory power",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The authority granted to government agencies, legislative bodies, or law enforcement to conduct inquiries, gather information, and compel testimony or the production of documents. This power is exercised to enforce laws, oversee executive actions, or inform policy decisions. It is subject to constitutional limitations, such as protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/investigatory-power/"
}

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