The prerogative is exclusively his property, and he may do what he pleases with it; but the law is made for the nation, and is altogether a different matter.

Again: by peculiar, is clearly meant peculiarity, or that this case is analogous to no other, and must be reasoned on by the aid of a peculiar logic.

No, sir--the king can make peace and war, it is true, under his prerogative; but then his conscience is hard and fast in the keeping of another, who alone can perform all legal acts." "But, my lord, justice, though administered by others, is still administered in the king's name." "No doubt, in his name: this is a part of the peculiar privilege.

War is made in his majesty's name, too--so is peace.

What is war?
It is the personal conflicts between bodies of men of different nations.