Henry VIII clause
A provision in a bill before Parliament, that if enacted as an Act, would enable the…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.
Meaning
1 senses(Australia, India, New Zealand, UK)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.
Origin
Named after English king Henry VIII, who passed the Statute of Proclamations in 1539 thatNamed after English king Henry VIII, who passed the Statute of Proclamations in 1539 that empowered him to legislate by proclamation.
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Forms
plural: Henry VIII clauses| Singular | Henry VIII clause |
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See also
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