Henry VIII clause en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after English king Henry VIII, who passed the Statute of Proclamations in 1539 that empowered him to legislate by proclamation.
Meanings
- (Australia, India, New-Zealand, UK) A provision in a bill before Parliament, that if enacted as an Act, would enable the Government to amend (including repeal) the Act or other primary legislation by secondary legislation.
Forms
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| Henry VIII clauses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
wikipedia: National Security Act 2023 · wikipedia: Statute of Proclamations