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Wilson Doctrine

Wilson Doctrine proper noun: the convention in the United Kingdom that restricts the police and intelligence services from tapping the telephones of Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Proper noun

the Wilson Doctrine

  1. The convention in the United Kingdom that restricts the police and intelligence services from tapping the telephones of Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Origin of Wilson Doctrine

After Harold Wilson, British politician who established the rule.

Questions about Wilson Doctrine

What does Wilson Doctrine mean?
Wilson Doctrine means the convention in the United Kingdom that restricts the police and intelligence services from tapping the telephones of Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords.
What part of speech is Wilson Doctrine?
Wilson Doctrine is a proper noun.

Words near Wilson Doctrine in the dictionary

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  2. Wilson clouds
  3. Wilson County
  4. Wilson Creek
  5. Wilson cycle
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  10. Wilson score interval
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