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'''Potestas''', in the law of the Latins, "signifies generally a power or faculty" of authority by which we do anything." | '''Potestas''', in the law of the Latins, "signifies generally a power or faculty" of authority by which we do anything." '''Patria Potestas''' originally signified the authority which a father had over of his children, grandchildren, and other descendants. When this right or power was eventually vested in the State the agency of government became the [[father]] of the people and this not only weakened the people but '''reduced their [[liberty]]'''. See [[Parens Patriae]] or "Call no man [[Father]]". | ||
Latest revision as of 13:50, 28 January 2024
Potestas, in the law of the Latins, "signifies generally a power or faculty" of authority by which we do anything." Patria Potestas originally signified the authority which a father had over of his children, grandchildren, and other descendants. When this right or power was eventually vested in the State the agency of government became the father of the people and this not only weakened the people but reduced their liberty. See Parens Patriae or "Call no man Father".