war powers

American  

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of war powers

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

We also have something called Article I of the Constitution that vests war powers in Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal

The contrast of this language with the war powers given to Congress and the president is stark and intentional.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an effort to regain congressional war powers, the U.S.

From New York Times

Critics of repeal say Congress willingly yielded too much of its war powers to presidents, especially on the so-called “Forever Wars” in Afghanistan and Iraq that followed the 2001 al-Qaida attacks.

From Seattle Times

The Senate voted to repeal laws from 1991 and 2002 authorizing combat operations in Iraq, a move aimed at clawing back congressional war powers.

From New York Times