The following day, the king dismissed the Wafdist government, a decision which slightly eased tensions with the British.

Another important change reduced the president's power by restricting presidential ability to dismiss the government, dissolve parliament, or veto legislation.

But as president, Mr. Abbas can veto appointments or even dismiss the government.

The king retains the power of veto over certain laws, as well as the power to dismiss the government.

"I have the right to dismiss the government," he declared.

In 1923, Turkey dismissed the elected government of the island, and installed mainlanders.

We have heard that the King has declared a state of emergency, dismissed the government, assumed direct power and suspended civil rights indefinitely.

Bhutto got no seats from Baluchistan, so he dismissed the government here.

He sent the army in after dismissing the government.

From 1987 until 1992, the Indian government dismissed the elected government of the state, banned elections and imposed direct rule.