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Not by means of his black-letter authorities, but by means of his recognised authority and his vivid impression, he induced the House of Lords to reject the proposition of the Government.
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Walter Bagehot
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This quote illustrates how Lord Lyndhurst's authority influenced the House of Lords' decision against the Government's proposition.
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