Defence of the Realm Act 1798

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Defence of the Realm Act 1798
Act of Parliament
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Parliament of Great Britain
Long title An Act to enable His Majesty more effectually to provide for the Defence and Security of the Realm during the present War, and for indemnifying Persons who may suffer in their Property by such Measures as may be necessary for that Purpose.
Citation 38 Geo. 3. c. 27
Dates
Royal assent 5 April 1798
Repealed21 August 1871
Other legislation
Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1871
Status: Repealed

The Defence of the Realm Act 1798 (38 Geo. 3. c. 27) was an Act passed by the Parliament of Great Britain "to enable His Majesty more effectually to provide for the Defence and Security of the Realm during the present War, and for indemnifying Persons who may suffer in their Property by such Measures as may be necessary for that Purpose". [1]

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  1. ↑ "Defence of the Realm Act 1798" . vLex. vLex Justis Limited Al. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
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