negative resolution
negative resolution · negative resolutions
A procedure of the UK government whereby secondary legislation passes into law…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.
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
Forms
plural: negative resolutions| Singular | negative resolution |
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