Phrases with «royal prerogative»

The phrase "royal prerogative" refers to the special powers and rights that a monarch or sovereign holds. It includes things like the authority to make decisions, appoint government officials, sign treaties, declare war, and grant pardons. In simple terms, it means the special privileges and abilities that only the king or queen has. Full definition

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Sentences with «royal prerogative»

-- The government could pull out of the ECJ using Royal Prerogative powers if any such shenanigans to usurp the referendum were attempted. (ukpollingreport.co.uk)
The majority of the Supreme Court justices adopted the argument that succeeded in the High Court, namely that rights conferred by an Act of Parliament (the European Communities Act 1972) can only be removed by another Act of Parliament and not by royal prerogative powers. (lawyer-monthly.com)
Ultimately the Court in Khadr offered a declaratory remedy to properly respect the prerogative powers of the executive, but noted that the executive is not exempt from constitutional scrutiny, even when exercising its common law powers under royal prerogative. (slaw.ca)
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Phrases with «royal prerogative»

Sentences with «royal prerogative»

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