Henry VIII clause
(Australia, India, New Zealand, United Kingdom) 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 leg
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(Australia, India, New Zealand, United Kingdom) 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.
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