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1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.
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address in reply to the speech from the throne
Politics; Political Science
An address expressing the Commons' thanks to the Sovereign for the Throne Speech, adopted after a debate dealing with various aspects of the Government's program.
adjourn
Politics; Political Science
A motion to adjourn in the Senate (or a committee) ends that day's session.
adjourn for more than three days
Politics; Political Science
Under the Constitution, neither chamber may adjourn for more than three days without the approval of the other. Such approval is obtained in a concurrent resolution approved by ...
adjournment of debate
Politics; Political Science
Often a dilatory tactic which may be employed to delay progress on a question. If a motion to adjourn a debate is adopted, the item is not dropped from the Order Paper but may be ...
adjournment of the house
Politics; Political Science
The termination of a sitting (either by motion or pursuant to a Standing or Special Order) within a session. An adjournment covers the period between the end of one sitting and ...
adjournment proceedings
Politics; Political Science
A thirty-minute period prior to the daily adjournment, during which Members may raise matters they believe have not been dealt with satisfactorily during Oral Question Period or, ...
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