checks and balances in French
checks and balances in French is poids et contrepoids — checks and balances means a system in which the separate parts of a government or organisation each hold powers that limit the others, so that no single part can act without restraint.
checks and balances in French
poids et contrepoids
(politics) A system for multiple branches of government wherein each has some control over the actions of each of the others.
What does "checks and balances" mean?
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noun A system in which the separate parts of a government or organisation each hold powers that limit the others, so that no single part can act without restraint.
"The courts are a vital part of the checks and balances on executive power."
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checks and balances in a sentence
- The courts are a vital part of the checks and balances on executive power.
- Investors want stronger checks and balances on how the chief executive spends.
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What is "checks and balances" in French?
"checks and balances" in French is poids et contrepoids. checks and balances means: A system in which the separate parts of a government or organisation each hold powers that limit the others, so that no single part can act without restraint.
How do you use "checks and balances" in a sentence?
Example: "The courts are a vital part of the checks and balances on executive power." In French, "checks and balances" is poids et contrepoids.
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