Meaning Of The Word Checks and balances

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What's The Definition Of Checks and balances?

checks and balances in British English
plural noun: competition and mutual restraint among the various branches of government
plural noun: limits imposed on all branches of a government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within its purview

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