"Henry VIII clause" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Henry VIII clauses [plural]
Etymology: The Statute of Proclamations 1539 which gave King Henry VIII power to legislate by proclamation. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Henry VIII clause (plural Henry VIII clauses)
  1. (Australia, India, New Zealand, UK) A provision in a bill before Parliament, that enables the Government to amend the text of the bill once it becomes an Act of Parliament or to repeal the Act using secondary legislation. Wikipedia link: Henry VIII clause Tags: Australia, India, New-Zealand, UK Categories (topical): Law

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