Constitutional

Separation of Powers

/ sep-uh-RAY-shun of POW-erz /

Definition

Division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Used in Context

“Separation of powers prevents any single branch from becoming too powerful.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: separare, to separate

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