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“Delegated legislation is a growing child called upon to relieve the parent of the strain of overwork and capable of attending to minor matters, while the parent manages the main business” is a metaphor by:

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When asked about legal metaphors, always connect them to their authors, as these often convey the author’s viewpoint on a particular legal subject.
Updated On: Dec 14, 2025
  • Sir Carleton Kemp Allen
  • Sir John William Salmond
  • James Finn Garner
  • Sir Cecil Carr
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The Correct Option is B

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The metaphor “Delegated legislation is a growing child...” is famously attributed to Sir John William Salmond. He used this metaphor to describe how delegated legislation helps reduce the burden of the main legislative body.
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