English Explanatory Dictionary

negative resolution

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A procedure of the UK government whereby secondary legislation passes into law automatically. To reverse this, a motion to annul the legislation must be tabled and passed in parliament. Contrasted with affirmative resolution.

Word forms

negative resolution
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