English Explanatory Dictionary

Ponsonby Rule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A constitutional convention (which acquired legal force in 2010) dictating that most international treaties had to be laid before Parliament 21 days before ratification.

Word forms

Ponsonby Rule the Ponsonby Rule

Etymology

Named after British politician and legislator Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede.

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