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Meanings of discretionary power in английском

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Usage of discretionary power in английском
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The eleventh section simply assumes to confer discretionary power upon the executive.
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 6: 1862-1863
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Even this small office-boy was allowed his quantum of discretionary power.
The Slave of the Lamp
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The governor, therefore, of a colony should be invested with more discretionary power.
Diary in America, Series Two
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By virtue of my discretionary power, I hold you at the court's disposition.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room
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He has no discretionary power in connection with his estate.
Burnham Breaker
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So loose an expression gave discretionary power to the authorities.
The Eve of the French Revolution
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Surely a larger amount of discretionary power might be vested in them with advantage!
Hodge and His Masters
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It's a discretionary power, and one Eggington said every Aboriginal person he knows has experienced.
The Guardian
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That this House should have a general discretionary power of disqualification is a dangerous saying.
Thoughts on the Present Discontents, and Speeches
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The government gave Hull discretionary power for invading Canada.
Sustained honor: The Age of Liberty Established
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I have no discretionary power to go out of the way, under any excuse whatever.
The Frontier Fort / Or, Stirring Times in the North West Territo...
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The historian has, in my opinion, no discretionary power concerning the introduction or elimination of facts.
A Strange Discovery
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Yes; this order gives me a discretionary power.
White Lies
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This discretionary power might be continued if Congress deem it desirable, whatever general system be adopted.
State of the Union Addresses
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The military authorities have been granted discretionary power.
The Honor of the Name
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The punishment of offences by fine was discretionary ; and this discretionary power had been very much abused.
Selections from the Speeches and Writings of Edmund Burke
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Discretionary power through the time
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
Common