octennial

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By the Octennial Bill, this oligarchy was disbanded, and the House of Commons wore something of the appearance of a constitutional assembly, and there were found in it some men of integrity and sagacity.

From A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges by Lord, John

Octennial act and augmentation of Irish army 94 1768.

From The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration by Poole, Reginald Lane

The first object was secured in 1768 by the Octennial Act; but at the height of his power and popularity he was captured by the Government, which naturally desired to disarm its most formidable foe.

From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.

He was not awed into silence; he supported the Octennial Bill, the Free Trade Bill, and the Catholic Bill....

From The Commercial Restraints of Ireland by Hutchinson, John Hely

The movement began with the Octennial Act, limiting the duration of Parliament, and it came to full maturity during the war of the American Revolution.

From Historical and Political Essays by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole