Legislative Sovereignty
/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv ˌsɒvrɪnˈti/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle that a legislative body has absolute and unlimited authority to enact, amend, or repeal laws within its jurisdiction.
The doctrine of legislative sovereignty implies that no other body can override parliamentary statutes.
Forms
- legislative sovereignty
- legislative sovereignties
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Commentary
Often central in constitutional debates, legislative sovereignty contrasts with judicial review and constitutional limits on lawmaking.
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