war powers
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of war powers
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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Representatives Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., are looking to force a vote on a war powers resolution.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
Domestically, opposition politicians chanted the traditional laments about executive usurpation and congressional war powers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
One key purpose of the Constitution was to transfer war powers from the states to the federal government so that the nation could present a unified front to its enemies.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2023
In an effort to regain congressional war powers, the U.S.
From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2023
He defends the Supreme Council: it was acting under the war powers.
From Public Opinion by Lippmann, Walter
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