English Explanatory Dictionary

Henry VIII clause

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

Henry VIII clause Henry VIII clauses

Etymology

Named after English king Henry VIII, who passed the Statute of Proclamations in 1539 that empowered him to legislate by proclamation.

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