separation of powers
B2CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister
The constitutional doctrine that legislative, executive and judicial functions should be exercised by distinct institutions to prevent any concentration of power.
Counsel argued that allowing a minister to overrule the court would breach the separation of powers.
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