Separation of powers | Definition & Facts | Britannica
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WebSeparation of powers, division of the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government among separate and independent bodies. Such a separation limits arbitrary excesses by government, since the sanction of all three branches is required for the making, executing, and administering of laws.
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