War Power (Noun)
Meaning
An extraordinary power exercised (usually by the executive branch) in the prosecution of a war and involving an extension of the powers that the government normally has in peacetime.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The president invoked war power to mobilize the military and impose strict controls on the economy during the national emergency.
- Critics argued that the government's war power had been abused, leading to a significant erosion of civil liberties.
- In times of war, the executive branch often relies on war power to make swift decisions without needing congressional approval.
- The concept of war power has been debated by scholars, who question its constitutionality and potential for misuse.
- During the conflict, the government exercised war power to seize control of key industries and ration essential resources.