Henry VIII clause

== English == === Etymology === Named after English king Henry VIII, who passed the Statute of Proclamations in 1539 that empowered him to legislate by proclamation. === Noun === Henry VIII clause (plural Henry VIII clauses) (Australia, India, New Zealand, UK) A provision in a bill before Parliament, that if enacted as an Act, would enable the Government to amend (including repeal) the Act or other primary legislation by secondary legislation. === References === Henry VIII clauses, UK Parliament's glossary (accessed 26 January 2017)