Hatáskörének

Hatáskörének is the genitive singular form of hatáskör, a Hungarian term meaning the scope of authority, competence, or jurisdiction that a person or body possesses to decide or act within legal rules. In legal and administrative contexts, hatáskör refers to the range of matters that a public authority, court, or official is empowered to handle, decide, or supervise. The concept encompasses both the subject matter and the limits of power assigned by law, regulation, or statute.

In practice, hatáskörök are defined to organize governance and administration. They determine which body may resolve certain issues, issue regulations, or apply sanctions. The distribution of hatáskör is central to constitutional law, public administration, and the organization of courts; it helps prevent overlap and conflicts between authorities. Common distinctions include general versus special hatáskör, centralized versus decentralized hatáskör, and national versus local hatáskör. Disputes about jurisdiction can lead to procedures for determining which authority has competence in a given matter, and can require legal clarification or judicial resolution.

Grammatically, hatáskörének is used to express possession or attribution in sentences such as “A polgármester hatáskörének határai.” In such phrases, the genitive form links the owner of the jurisdiction to the matter at hand, for example, “hatáskörének meghatározása” (the determination of its jurisdiction) or “hatáskörének kibővítése” (the expansion of its jurisdiction). The term is common in statutory, administrative, and legal analysis in Hungary.