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Henry VIII clauses

Henry VIII clauses is the plural of Henry VIII clause.

Meaning of Henry VIII clause

Noun

Henry VIII clause (plural Henry VIII clauses)

  1. (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.

Questions about Henry VIII clauses

What is Henry VIII clauses the plural of?
Henry VIII clauses is the plural of Henry VIII clause.

Words near Henry VIII clauses in the dictionary

  1. henroosts
  2. henry
  3. Henry Clay
  4. Henry County
  5. Henry VIII clause
  6. Henry VIII clauses
  7. Henry's law
  8. Henry's law constant
  9. Henry's law constants
  10. Henry's pocket
  11. Henry's pockets

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