Statute of Westminster

British  

noun

1. the act of Parliament (1931) that formally recognized the independence of the dominions within the Empire

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Example Sentences

"What’s more, with the Statute of Westminster of 1931, Canada’s relationship to Britain was spelled out as one of equal, independent nations," the editorial explains.

From Fox News

In 1931, the statute of Westminster gave legal recognition to an independent Canada, but the British parliament had retained, at Canada’s request, the power to alter royal succession law.

From The Guardian

The same power was guaranteed by the Statute of Westminster II against the claims of neighbours.

From Project Gutenberg

Fifteen years after Gallipoli, the Statute of Westminster wound up the Empire as far as the old dominions were concerned and all the bits were free.

From BBC

The writ of elegit was first authorized by the Statute of Westminster the Second, which gave the judgment-creditor the right to choose between a writ against the debtor's land, and until 1883 his goods also, and an execution by writ against the latter's person or chattels.

From Project Gutenberg