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Definition the separation of powers in British English

the separation of powers noun

noun
/sepəˌreɪʃ(ə)n əv ˈpaʊə(r)z/
1

the principle by which the responsibilities of the state are separated into distinct branches, usually the legislature, the judiciary, and the executive, in order to stop any one branch having too much power

Synonyms and related words
administration agency branch
Definition the separation of powers in British English