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Defence of the Realm Act 1798
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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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Subsequent developments
The whole act was repealed by section 1 of, and the schedule to, the Statute Law Revision Act 1871 (34 & 35 Vict. c. 116).
See also
- Defence of the Realm Act 1803 (43 Geo. 3 c 55)
- Defence of the Realm Act 1806 (46 Geo. 3 c 90)
- Defence of the Realm Act 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5 c 29)
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