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Who is said to be the originator of the doctrine of separation of powers ?

The French thinker Montesquieu set out the doctrine of separation of powers in "The Spirit of the Laws" (1748), arguing that liberty is lost if legislative, executive and…

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The French thinker Montesquieu set out the doctrine of separation of powers in "The Spirit of the Laws" (1748), arguing that liberty is lost if legislative, executive and judicial power are joined in the same hands.

Locke spoke of legislative and executive power but did not frame the doctrine in this form, Plato did not propose it, and Dicey is known for the rule of law.

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