enabling act

noun

1. a legislative act conferring certain specified powers on a person or organization

Example Sentences

Early in 1933, Hitler advanced his blood purity program when the German parliament handed him an enabling act that turned his decrees into law.

From Salon

In 1889, President Grover Cleveland signed an enabling act paving the way for the Dakotas, Montana and Washington to become states.

From Washington Times

In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed an enabling act paving the way for Virginia’s western counties to become the state of West Virginia, which took place in June 1863.

From Washington Times

Conceived with Hitler’s 1933 enabling act in mind, in which he abolished democracy after being elected, it empowers citizens to take action when democracy is at risk.

From New York Times

While the opposition and the free media covered the enabling act widely, the average Hungarian has seemed less concerned.

From The Guardian