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NeCede's

Maxim 2.2.8

An equal has no power over an equal.

Par in parem non habet imperium.

Source: Jenk. Cent. 174; Broom, Max. 111; Weisman, 11k Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

One citizen has no inherent authority over another. Government authority exists only by delegation from the People as a whole, not from any individual over another.

Where this applies

  • A neighbor tries to give orders to another neighbor as if they have authority over them.
  • One citizen claims power over another with no legal basis.

Topics

Color of Office

Legal domains

constitutionalsovereignty

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 2.2.8 — An equal has no power over an equal. — Jenk. Cent. 174; Broom, Max. 111; Weisman, 11k (Par in parem non habet imperium.)

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