Ch. XVIII, sec. 199
Definition of tyranny as the exercise of power beyond right.
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From Second Treatise of Government by John Locke
Tyranny is the exercise of power beyond right; prerogative is the executive's discretionary power to act for the public good where law is silent, but is forfeit when abused.
Ch. XIV, sec. 160
Prerogative defined as power to act for public good without prescription of law.
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