Meaning Defence of the Realm Act
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Defence of the Realm Act


The Defence of the Realm Act was legislation passed by the British parliament in August 1914. It gave the government sweeping powers to protect the nation and coordinate the war effort. Among these po [..]
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Defence of the Realm Act


The Defence of the Realm Act (known as DORA) was passed by Parliament in the week that Britain entered the war, and extended periodically over the next four years.
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