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Meaning of Henry VIII clause | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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.

Australia, India, New-Zealand, UK

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Henry's law Henry's law constant Henry's pocket henryite henrymeyerite Hens

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