police power

Questions

What does police power mean?

The inherent power, incident to sovereignty, of a state to regulate and exercise reasonable control over matters of public health, public morals, public safety, and in general, all things relating to the general welfare.

How to pronounce police power

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “police power”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “police power”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “police power” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.