LEGAL WORD

Separation of powers

Doctrine · Constitutional law

Separation of powers

  • Type: Doctrine
  • Area of law: Constitutional law

1 What it means

Division of functions between legislature, executive and judiciary so that no one branch has all power.

2 Use it in a sentence

Courts cannot make law, respecting separation of powers.

3 Make it stick

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