Short periods of overlapping authority do not, it seems to me, contravene the separation of powers doctrine.

The by-law was not saved by the ancillary powers doctrine.

The separation of powers doctrine is less of an issue with rulemaking not subject to trial-like procedures.

There have been serious violations of the accepted separation of powers doctrine.

Maryland's Constitution also makes explicit the separation of powers doctrine which is only implied in the federal constitution.

A censure resolution would fly in the face of the separation of powers doctrine.

It states the people are sovereign and explains how the separation of powers doctrine is applicable to San Marino.

The separation of powers doctrine is not an excuse.

Then we are on uncharted ground, and the separation of powers doctrine does become relevant.

The President, under the separation of powers doctrine, is entitled to keep his official family outside the field of Congressional inquiry.