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

A war powers resolution is an act of Congress that is based on a 1973 law of the same name.

From Los Angeles Times

Domestically, opposition politicians chanted the traditional laments about executive usurpation and congressional war powers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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