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war powers

plural noun

the powers exercised by the president or by Congress during a war or a crisis affecting national security.

Origin of war powers

First recorded in 1760–70

Words nearby war powers

war of the spanish succession, war office, war on poverty, war paint, war party, war powers, war production board, war risk insurance, war room, war story, war surplus

Example sentences from the Web for war powers

That of the President is derived from the war-powers; but these are not sealed to Congress.

The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 12, No. 72, October, 1863 |Various