Defense Powers
/dɪˈfɛns ˈpaʊərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal and constitutional authorities granted to a government to organize and manage national defense and military actions, especially in times of war or emergency.
Congress enacted legislation expanding the federal defense powers during wartime to secure national security.
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- defense powers
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Commentary
Defense powers typically involve both legislative and executive branches and are often subject to constitutional limitations and statutory frameworks.
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