Encyclopedia of Canadian Laws

Tory

Tory in Canada

Definition of Tory

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Tory: A member of the Tory political party. A term originating in 17th century Britain and referring to that party, supported largely by aristocratic interests, which defended royal prerogatives and divine inheritance of the throne and was resistant to democratic ideals and the growing political and economic power of the middle class. In modern Canada the term is used to refer to the Conservative party. See: CONSERVATISM related information in this encyclopedia, in the legal dictionary or in the world encyclopedia of law.

Tory: Resources

Notes and References

  1. Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Tory. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada