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name
the Enabling Act of 1933 passed by Weimar Republic's Reichstag, which paved the way for the Nazi's seizure of power.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Legislation piece enacted by a legislative body that authorizes a dependent entity to exercise specific powers or undertake certain actions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, politics
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noun
a provision in a law that confers on appropriate officials the power to implement or enforce the law
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: enabling clause
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Broader terms: legislative act, statute
History
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Across languages
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