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Self-coup

A self-coup, also called an autocoup (from Spanish autogolpe) or coup from the top, is a form of coup d'état in which a political leader, having come to power through legal means, stays in power illegally through the actions of themselves or their supporters.[1] The leader may dissolve or render powerless the national legislature and unlawfully assume extraordinary powers. Other measures may include annulling the constitution, suspending civil courts, and having the head of government assume dictatorial powers.[2][3]

From 1946 to the beginning of 2021, an estimated 148 self-coup attempts took place, 110 in autocracies and 38 in democracies.[4]

Seyaraha

Seyaraha (Speaker of Parliament)

  1. The Seyaraha is the pilot or navigator of government. Head of the Dalil Aziz, the Seyaraha is responsible for the administration of the Legislative Office of government. The Dalil Aziz, a matriarchal body, has the power to introduce, vote on, and present to the Wazir Al’Rais for signature/autograph any and all bills of the government. Additionally, the Dalil Aziz is charged with overseeing the National Trust as well as the initiation of impeachment proceedings if deemed necessary.
  2. A legislature is an assembly with the authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country, nation or city. They are often contrasted with the executive and judicial powers of government. Before the advent of legislatures, the law was dictated by monarchs.

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Signatory Powers or Third States

Signatory Powers or Third States parties to the multilateral Act of Algeciras of 1906 per intertemporal Law

1.    United States of America 2. France 3. Great Britain 4. Germany 5. Netherlands 6. Belgium7. All the Russia’s (15 States) 8. Austria-Hungary 9. Sweden 10. Italy 11. Portugal 12. Spain

Sovereign Citizens

The term “sovereign citizen” refers to an individual who does not agree with a particular law and will find any means of justifying his noncompliance with that law. An example of a sovereign citizen is someone who refuses to pay his income taxes, and then presents “evidence” as to why he should not have to pay them.

 

Such “evidence” can come in the form of websites that support his ideology, or excerpts from Supreme Court decisions that he manipulates into justifying his point of view. To explore this concept, consider the following sovereign citizen definition.

Definition of Sovereign Citizen

Noun

  1. An individual who believes he is above the law, and that he only has to answer to his own interpretation of the law.

Origin

1971

Speaker of The House (Moroccan Only)

Chapters & Articles Relating to the Speaker of the House
 
Chapter V – House Members of the Legislative Branch
  • Article 27 – Composition of the House, election of the Speaker, oath of office, and leadership role.
  • Article 28 – Terms, allowances, eligibility, disqualification, and replacement rules for Members (Speaker ensures compliance).
  • Article 29 – Parliamentary immunity and the Speaker’s role in authorizing legal actions against Members.
  • Article 30 – Voting procedures, session scheduling, and the Speaker’s role in managing sittings.
  • Article 31 – Extraordinary sessions: initiation, agenda control, and closure.
  • Article 32 – Opening and closing of certain sessions by the Sultan, coordinated by the Speaker.
  • Article 33 – Government members’ right to address the House, facilitated by the Speaker.
  • Article 34 – Term length and renewals for the Speaker’s office.
  • Article 35 – Public sittings and publication of debates.
Chapter VI – Relations Between Government and the House
  • Article 43(5) – Speaker’s authority to submit Private Member’s Bills to the Attorney General for opinion before committee review.
  • Article 45 – Speaker’s power to rule a bill or amendment inadmissible.
  • Article 49(2) – Speaker’s role in convening mediation committees to resolve legislative deadlocks.
Chapter VII – Treaties and International Agreements
  • Article 64 – Speaker’s authority to refer an international agreement to the Constitutional Council for constitutional review.
Chapter VIII – Constitutional Council
  • Article 66 – Speaker appoints 13 members of the Constitutional Council, with committee consultation.
  • Article 69 – Constitutional Council’s role in ruling on disputed Speaker elections.
  • Article 71(2) – Speaker’s authority to refer Acts of the House to the Constitutional Council before promulgation.
Chapter IX – Judicial Authority
  • Article 77(1–2) – Speaker appoints two members to the High Council of the Judiciary.
Chapter XIII – Defender of Rights
  • Article 88(2) – Speaker appoints the President of the Defender of Rights for a five‑year term, renewable once.
Chapter XV – Transitional Provisions for Trust Territories
  • Article 98(6) – Speaker’s participation, alongside the Sultan and Prime Minister, in the formal recognition of a trust territory as a Moorish State.


Speaker of the House – Practical Duties & Procedures Guide
(Empire of Morocco Constitution – Operational Reference)
Chapter V – House Members of the Legislative Branch
Article 27 – Composition and Leadership of the House
Role/Function: Preside over the House, represent it internally and externally, and ensure constitutional procedures are followed. Operational Tasks:
  1. Organize and preside over all House sittings.
  2. Represent the House in official state functions and inter‑parliamentary relations.
  3. Administer the oath of office for Members before the Chief Judge.
  4. Maintain order during debates, applying House rules and disciplinary measures when necessary.
  5. Oversee the election process for the Speaker’s position and ensure transparency.
Article 28 – Terms and Eligibility
Role/Function: Ensure Members meet eligibility requirements and terms are respected. Operational Tasks:
  1. Verify eligibility of Members upon election or appointment.
  2. Monitor term limits and initiate replacement procedures when required.
  3. Maintain official records of Member terms and allowances.
Article 29 – Parliamentary Immunity
Role/Function: Safeguard Members’ privileges and ensure due process in legal matters. Operational Tasks:
  1. Review any legal requests for arrest or detention of Members.
  2. Convene the House Bureau to decide on immunity waivers.
  3. Maintain a register of immunity cases and decisions.
Article 30 – Voting and Sessions
Role/Function: Manage voting procedures and session scheduling. Operational Tasks:
  1. Schedule the annual ordinary session and any additional sittings.
  2. Approve and oversee virtual and proxy voting arrangements.
  3. Ensure accurate recording of votes in the Official Journal.
Article 31 – Extraordinary Sessions
Role/Function: Coordinate extraordinary sessions and ensure agendas are followed. Operational Tasks:
  1. Receive and verify requests for extraordinary sessions.
  2. Issue formal notices to Members and relevant authorities.
  3. Close sessions upon completion of the agenda or after 12 days.
Article 32 – Opening/Closing by Sultan
Role/Function: Liaise with the Sultan’s office for ceremonial openings/closings. Operational Tasks:
  1. Coordinate with the Royal Protocol Office for ceremonial arrangements.
  2. Ensure Members are informed of ceremonial schedules.
Article 33 – Government Access to the House
Role/Function: Facilitate government participation in House proceedings. Operational Tasks:
  1. Schedule appearances of government members.
  2. Ensure smooth integration of government statements into the House agenda.
Article 34 – Term of the Speaker
Role/Function: Provide stable leadership over a seven‑year renewable term. Operational Tasks:
  1. Maintain continuity of House leadership.
  2. Plan long‑term legislative priorities aligned with term length.
Article 35 – Public Sittings
Role/Function: Ensure transparency and publication of proceedings. Operational Tasks:
  1. Arrange for public access to sittings unless otherwise decided.
  2. Oversee transcription and publication in the Official Journal.
Chapter VI – Relations Between Government and the House
Article 43(5) – Private Member’s Bills
Role/Function: Submit bills to the Attorney General for opinion before committee review. Operational Tasks:
  1. Review Private Member’s Bills for completeness.
  2. Forward bills to the Attorney General and track responses.
  3. Schedule committee consideration after legal opinion is received.
Article 45 – Inadmissibility Rulings
Role/Function: Ensure legislative proposals meet constitutional and procedural requirements. Operational Tasks:
  1. Assess bills and amendments for admissibility.
  2. Issue formal rulings on inadmissibility with reasons.
  3. Maintain a public record of inadmissibility decisions.
Article 49(2) – Legislative Mediation
Role/Function: Resolve legislative deadlocks. Operational Tasks:
  1. Identify when a deadlock exists between the House and other bodies.
  2. Convene a mediation committee with balanced representation.
  3. Facilitate compromise text and submit for approval.
Chapter VII – Treaties and International Agreements
Article 64 – Constitutional Review of Treaties
Role/Function: Refer treaties to the Constitutional Council if constitutional conflict is suspected. Operational Tasks:
  1. Review treaties for constitutional compatibility.
  2. Prepare referral documentation for the Constitutional Council.
  3. Track Council decisions and communicate outcomes to Members.
Chapter VIII – Constitutional Council
Article 66 – Appointments
Role/Function: Appoint 13 members to the Constitutional Council. Operational Tasks:
  1. Identify and vet qualified candidates.
  2. Consult the relevant House committee for opinion.
  3. Issue formal appointment instruments.
Article 69 – Election Oversight
Role/Function: Ensure legitimacy of Speaker elections. Operational Tasks:
  1. Submit election results to the Constitutional Council for validation.
  2. Address any disputes raised during the process.
Article 71(2) – Referral of Acts
Role/Function: Refer Acts to the Constitutional Council before promulgation. Operational Tasks:
  1. Identify Acts requiring constitutional review.
  2. Prepare and submit referral documentation.
  3. Communicate Council rulings to the House.
Chapter IX – Judicial Authority
Article 77(1–2) – High Council of the Judiciary Appointments
Role/Function: Appoint two members to the High Council of the Judiciary. Operational Tasks:
  1. Identify candidates with required qualifications.
  2. Vet for impartiality and integrity.
  3. Issue formal appointment letters.
Chapter XIII – Defender of Rights
Article 88(2) – Appointment of Defender of Rights President
Role/Function: Appoint the President of the Defender of Rights. Operational Tasks:
  1. Solicit nominations and vet candidates.
  2. Confirm appointment in accordance with constitutional procedure.
  3. Issue formal appointment and oversee swearing‑in.
Chapter XV – Transitional Provisions for Trust Territories
Article 98(6) – Recognition of Trust Territories
Role/Function: Participate in formal recognition of new Moorish States. Operational Tasks:
  1. Coordinate with the Sultan and Prime Minister on recognition ceremonies.
  2. Witness and sign recognition instruments.
  3. Ensure legislative adjustments for integration.
Don’t Forget
The Speaker’s office is both guardian of legislative integrity and manager of parliamentary operations. Beyond presiding over debates, the Speaker safeguards constitutional compliance, manages high‑level appointments, and acts as a bridge between the House, the Government, and the Sultan.
 

Speaker of the House – Constitutional Mandate

(Empire of Morocco Constitution – Consolidated Provisions)

Chapter V – House Members of the Legislative Branch

Article 27 – Composition and Leadership of the House

  • Phrased Summary: The Legislative Branch consists of one Seyaraha from each internal State. The Speaker is the Head of the House; all other members are House Members. Only women may serve as Members; men may serve as staff. The House elects its Speaker, who takes her oath before the Chief Judge.

  • Role/Function: Serves as presiding officer and leader of the House, representing the legislative body internally and externally, and ensuring constitutional procedures are followed.

Article 28 – Terms and Eligibility

  • Phrased Summary: Institutional Act sets the five‑year term, allowances, eligibility, disqualification, and replacement rules for Members.

  • Role/Function: The Speaker oversees adherence to these rules and ensures proper filling of vacancies.

Article 29 – Parliamentary Immunity

  • Phrased Summary: Members have immunity for opinions and votes in their duties; arrest or detention requires House Bureau authorization except in certain serious cases.

  • Role/Function: The Speaker safeguards Members’ parliamentary privileges and ensures due process in legal matters involving Members.

Article 30 – Voting and Sessions

  • Phrased Summary: Voting may be in person or virtual; rules for proxy voting are set by Institutional Act. The House has one ordinary session annually; the Prime Minister or 60% of Members may request additional sittings.

  • Role/Function: The Speaker schedules sittings, manages voting procedures, and ensures compliance with session rules.

Article 31 – Extraordinary Sessions

  • Phrased Summary: Extraordinary sessions may be called by the Prime Minister or a majority of Members; closure is by decree after agenda completion or 12 days.

  • Role/Function: The Speaker coordinates extraordinary sessions and ensures agendas are followed.

Article 32 – Opening/Closing by Sultan

  • Phrased Summary: Extraordinary sessions outside automatic sittings are opened/closed by Sultan’s decree.

  • Role/Function: The Speaker liaises with the Sultan’s office for session management.

Article 33 – Government Access to the House

  • Phrased Summary: Government members may address the House at will.

  • Role/Function: The Speaker facilitates government participation in House proceedings.

Article 34 – Term of the Speaker

  • Phrased Summary: The Speaker serves a seven‑year term, renewable twice, and may operate in person or virtually.

  • Role/Function: Provides continuity and leadership over extended terms.

Article 35 – Public Sittings

  • Phrased Summary: Sittings are public unless otherwise decided; debates are recorded in the Official Journal.

  • Role/Function: The Speaker ensures transparency and publication of proceedings.

Chapter VI – Relations Between Government and the House

Article 43(5) – Private Member’s Bills

  • Phrased Summary: The Speaker may submit a Private Member’s Bill to the Attorney General for opinion before committee consideration.

  • Role/Function: Acts as a gatekeeper for legislative quality and constitutionality.

Article 45 – Inadmissibility Rulings

  • Phrased Summary: The Speaker may declare a Private Member’s Bill or amendment inadmissible if outside statute scope or contrary to delegation.

  • Role/Function: Ensures legislative proposals meet constitutional and procedural requirements.

Article 49(2) – Legislative Mediation

  • Phrased Summary: If legislative deadlock occurs, the Speaker may convene a committee to propose compromise text.

  • Role/Function: Facilitates resolution of legislative disputes.

Chapter VII – Treaties and International Agreements

Article 64 – Constitutional Review of Treaties

  • Phrased Summary: The Speaker may refer an international agreement to the Constitutional Council if it may conflict with the Constitution.

  • Role/Function: Protects constitutional integrity in foreign commitments.

Chapter VIII – Constitutional Council

Article 66 – Appointments

  • Phrased Summary: The Speaker appoints 13 of the 27 members of the Constitutional Council, subject to opinion of the relevant House committee.

  • Role/Function: Shapes the composition of the body that reviews constitutionality of laws and elections.

Article 69 – Election Oversight

  • Phrased Summary: The Constitutional Council rules on disputed Speaker elections.

  • Role/Function: Ensures legitimacy of the Speaker’s own election.

Article 71(2) – Referral of Acts

  • Phrased Summary: The Speaker may refer Acts of the House to the Constitutional Council before promulgation.

  • Role/Function: Acts as a constitutional safeguard for legislation.

Chapter IX – Judicial Authority

Article 77(1–2) – High Council of the Judiciary Appointments

  • Phrased Summary: The Speaker appoints two qualified, prominent Moroccan nationals to the High Council of the Judiciary.

  • Role/Function: Influences judicial governance and oversight.

Chapter XIII – Defender of Rights

Article 88(2) – Appointment of Defender of Rights President

  • Phrased Summary: The Speaker appoints the Defender of Rights President for a five‑year term, renewable once, following constitutional procedure.

  • Role/Function: Ensures leadership of the body safeguarding rights and freedoms.

Chapter XV – Transitional Provisions for Trust Territories

Article 98(6) – Recognition of Trust Territories

  • Phrased Summary: Recognition of a trust territory as a Moorish State requires cooperation and witness of the Speaker alongside the Sultan and Prime Minister.

  • Role/Function: Participates in formal acts of state recognition.

TL;DR – Core Mandate

The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer and constitutional guardian of the legislative branch, with powers spanning:

  • Leadership & Procedure: Directing House sessions, voting, and legislative flow.

  • Legislative Gatekeeping: Controlling admissibility of bills and amendments.

  • Constitutional Safeguards: Referring laws and treaties for constitutional review.

  • Appointments: Selecting members of the Constitutional Council, judiciary, and rights institutions.

  • State Functions: Participating in recognition of new states and treaty oversight.

Study Session: Resources

International Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Women of Full Age 1933
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1966
International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid 1976
King Alfred Plan - Rex 84 1984
Merriam-Webster: full on-line Dictionary
Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States 1933
Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, concerning Acquisition of Nationality 1961
Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes 1961
Oxford Learners full online Dictionary
Revised General Act for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes 1949
Right of protection in Morocco 1880
Statute of the International Court of Justice 1920
Statue of the Regional Supreme Court in The Empire of Morocco 2023
The Free full online Dictionary 
The "Free White Person" Clause of the Naturalization Act of 1790 
Treaty of Fes March 30, 1912
Treaty of Peace & Friendship 1787 Between The Empire of Morocco and The United States of America 1787
Treaty of Peace & Friendship 1836 Between The Empire of Morocco and the United States of America 1836
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons 2017
United Nations Charter 1945
United Nations Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property 2004
United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts 2007
Universal Declarations of Human Rights 1948
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2007
United Nations Treaties Collection 1786-1836
U.S. Consular Notification and Access Manual 5th Edition 2018
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963
Vienna Convention on Succession of States in Respect of State Property, Archives and Debts 1983
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 1969
Vienna Convention on the Representation of States in their Relations with International Organizations of a Universal Character 1975
Western Sahara V. Kingdom of Morocco (International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion) 1974
Wikipedia full online dictionary

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Supremacy Clause

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Supremacy Clause

The Supremacy Clause refers to the foundational principle that, in general, federal law takes precedence over any conflicting state law. Established under Article VI, Paragraph 2 of the U.S. Constitution, the Supremacy Clause enables the federal government to enforce treaties, create a central bank, and enact legislation without interference from the states. It does not, however, allow the federal government to review or veto state laws before they take effect.

The Supremacy Clause underpins the broader doctrine of preemption, where if laws are in conflict, the law of a higher authority can preempt the law of a lower authority if the superiority of the former is stated expressly or implied. Traditionally, when it is not indicated, federal law does not preempt state law in areas traditionally regulated by states, unless Congress’s intent to preempt is clear. In areas where the federal government has historically significant regulatory involvement, preemption is less likely to apply. Today, disputes usually involve statutory interpretation rather than its scope of application. 

Purpose & Intent

The Purpose and intent of the Supremacy Clause is to overrule, Supersede, or preempt any inferior entity, law, or procedure without prejudice to the subject matter jurisdiction of the competent court of Law. 
For example: 
1.    Empire of Morocco    v.   United States of America
2.    Moroccan Sultan   v.    American President
3.    Moroccan Laws   v.   American Laws
4.    Moroccan Judges   v.   American Judges
5.    Consular Court   v.   U.S. Supreme Court
6.    Indigenous     v.    Colonist 
7.    Rules of Law     v.    Outlaws 

See also: Constitutional Clauses

                                              Supremacy Clause 

Question: What is the purpose and intent of the supremacy clause (i.e., supreme law), supremacy language, or procedure?

Answer: Supremacy Clause (i.e., supreme law) supersedes, overrule procedures.

Moors) Legal Argument of the Supremacy Clause    
1.    United Nations Charter (1945) CHAPTER XVI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS  
Article 103 In the event of a conflict between the obligations of the Members of the United Nations under the present Charter and their obligations under any other international agreement, their obligations under the present Charter shall prevail.

2.    Act of Algeciras (1906)  Art. 123 and last. All treaties, conventions, and arrangements of the Signatory Powers with Morocco remain in force. It is understood, however, that in case of conflict between their provisions and those of the present General Act, the stipulations of the latter shall prevail.
In faith whereof, the Delegates Plenipotentiary have signed the present General Act and have affixed their seals thereto.
Done at Algeciras this seventh day of April, one thousand nine hundred and six, in a single copy, which shall remain deposited in the archives of the Government of His Catholic Majesty, and of which certified copies shall be transmitted through the diplomatic channel to the Signatory Powers.

3.    Empire of Morocco Constitution 2024  ARTICLE  65.    
1.    Treaties or international agreements duly ratified shall prevail over Acts of the House upon publication.  All Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the Empire of Morocco, shall be the supreme law of the Land.  The Judges of the Empire and the internal States shall be bound thereby.  Anything in the Constitution or laws of any Moorish State to the contrary notwithstanding.     

4.    United States Constitution Article. VI. Clause 2. All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States

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Supremacy Clause  
Article 6, Clause 2, as follows: This Constitution, and the 
laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance 
thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under 
the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law 
of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound 
thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to 
the contrary notwithstanding.  
1. This Constitution, 2. and the laws of the United States 
which shall be made in pursuance thereof; 3. and all 
treaties made, 4. or which shall be made, 5. under the 
authority of the United States, 6. shall be the supreme 
law of the land; 7. and the judges in every state shall be 
bound thereby, 8. anything in the Constitution or laws of 
any State to the contrary notwithstanding.  
1. This Constitution,  
2. and the laws of the United States which shall be made 
in pursuance thereof;  
3. and all treaties made,  
4. or which shall be made,  
5. under the authority of the United States,  
6. shall be the supreme law of the land;  
7. and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, 
8. anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to 
the contrary notwithstanding.  
1. This Constitution, (Fundamental law), and 
2. Laws of the U.S. which shall be made; (Statutory law)  
3. and all treaties made, (Treaty law)  
4. or which shall be made, (Int’l law, i.e., Law of Nations) 
5. Judges in every state shall be bound… (Common law) 
*Separation of Powers: 
1. Executive, 2. Legislative, 3. Judicial (Branches) 
1. enumerated, 2. implied, 3. resulting, 4. inherent 
Who Has Subject Matter Jurisdiction? 
*Domestic Jurisdiction (People v. People @Supreme Court)       
1) Fundamental law, i.e., Constitution, is (self-executing) 
2) Statutory law i.e., Legislation, is (self-executing) 
3) Common Law, i.e., Rulings, is (self-executing) 
*Foreign Nat’l Jurisdiction (State v. State @Consular Court) 
4) Treaty law, i.e., Treaty of Peace, is (non-self-executing) 
*Foreign Int’l Jurisdiction (State v. State @ICJ) 
5) Int’l Law, i.e., Charter of the U.N., is (non-self-executing)

refer to Study Session #163

Synergy

synergy

noun

syn·​er·​gy How to pronounce synergy (audio)
pluralsynergies
Synonyms of synergy
1
: synergism
broadly : combined action or operation
 
2
: a mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements (such as resources or efforts)
 

 

Did you know?

An old saying, "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts", expresses the basic meaning of synergy. The word is sometimes used in a purely physical sense, especially when talking about drugs; sometimes a "cocktail" of drugs may be more effective than the sum of the effectiveness of each of the separate drugs. But the word is best known in the world of business. The notion that, when the right two companies merge, they'll produce a profitable synergy seemed exciting in the 1990s, when synergy became a trendy buzzword (even though it's actually been around since the 17th century). The idea of synergy was one factor in what became a "merger mania;" unfortunately, business synergy often turned out to be harder to achieve than to imagine.

 

Examples of synergy in a Sentence

A synergy has developed among the different groups working on this project.two companies that have found synergy
 
 
Recent Examples on the Web
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Nexstar expects around $300 million in cost savings to be had from synergies with Tegna after the deal is completed.—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025The goal of the initiative is to empower Chinese designers to build strong brands and business capabilities, fostering the emergence of local Chinese houses with the potential to scale globally and create synergies with brands under Kering.—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025Each character has their own specialized sequences for these moments, and can go a step further once their synergy meter fills, allowing two fighters to do a special team-up that’s also customized to each individual pairing.—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025There had been some things that came, but the synergy also has to be right.—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
 

How to Use synergy in a Sentence

synergy

noun
 
  • A synergy has developed among the different groups working on this project.
     
  • This is the type of place where art and food find true synergy.
    — Tom Marchant, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Dec. 2017
     
  • There’s a lot of synergy between the ballroom and the golf course.
    — John Benson, cleveland.com, 1 July 2019
     
  • The team can only go as far as the depth of their synergy.
    — Jedidiah Alex Koh, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021
     
  • This synergy is part of what made the attack such a shock.
    — NBC News, 24 Oct. 2019
     
  • While that’s all well and good, the Fuel brought him in for synergy.
    — Sean Collins, Dallas News, 19 June 2020
     
  • But there’s no doubt, the creative synergy is not the same.
    — Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 July 2024
     
  • Still, as Rose tells it, there’s a lot more synergy between the two than meets the eye.
    — Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2022
     
  • Yes, Tiger and Bear are their names, and their synergy is clear.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2022
     
  • The synergy of these forces propelled him to found Good Black Art in 2021.
    — Essence, 12 Jan. 2023
     
  • In fact, Lori even talked about their synergy in her book.
    — Blake Bakkila, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
     
  • The worlds of style and sports have a surprising amount of synergy.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
     
  • What is your take on the synergy that the tennis couples have brought to this US Open?
    — Jon Wertheim, SI.com, 11 Sep. 2019
     
  • Kim felt the Fuel don’t have the natural synergy to match a team like the Shock.
    — Sean Collins, Dallas News, 8 Aug. 2020
     
  • To me, the whole effort is to create a synergy between all of the players.
    — Jocelyn Kaiser, Science | AAAS, 17 Apr. 2020
     
  • There is a level of synergy, for lack of a better word, that makes a lot of sense.
    — Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2024
     
  • To Dojoon, the group’s synergy is what makes The Rose distinct.
    — Tamar Herman, Billboard, 11 June 2018
     
  • The Stewart-Duren tandem played with good synergy in the first half.
    — Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2022
     
  • For Mahary, the synergy between the brand and Project Tsehigh was there from the start.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2018
     
  • With such synergy, Kokosar swears that these looks are still pretty off the cuff.
    — Steff Yotka, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2018
     
  • And sometimes that’s a hard pairing to find, that kind of synergy, with two bigs.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2022
     
  • Or just a clever bit of synergy cooked up by savvy marketers?
    — Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2023
     
  • The big difference in that was Mozambique and the synergies.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2023
     
  • That can always change in the NBA, and the Knicks have never had a good track record of having synergy.
    — Omari Sankofa Ii, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2021
     
  • But the synergy between the two of them was just magical.
    — Ron Hart, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2017
     
  • But synergy was sacrificed in the name of the almighty dollar.
    — Sam Amick, USA TODAY, 26 June 2017
     
  • This is the bet: that a good movie will drive near-infinite brand synergies.
    — Willa Paskin, New York Times, 11 July 2023
     
  • Is there no limit to what will be done in the name of corporate synergy?
    — Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com, 4 May 2021
     
  • The combined company is looking for at least $2 billion in synergies and that will requires layoffs and restructuring.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
     
  • Overall, did Paramount encourage this type of franchise synergy?
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
     

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