Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
/ˌpraɪm ˈmɪnɪstər əv ði ˌjuːnɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm/
Definitions
- (n.) The head of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, responsible for overseeing the operation of the government and the implementation of its policies.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom announced new legislation in Parliament.
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- prime minister of the united kingdom
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Commentary
While commonly used in political and constitutional contexts, the role of the Prime Minister is defined largely by convention rather than fixed legal statute.
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