a hollow masonry building unit of cement, terra cotta, etc.: a wall made of concrete blocks. one of a set of cube-shaped pieces of wood, plastic, or the like, used as a child's toy in building. a mold or piece on which something is shaped or kept in shape: a hat block.
Neutral powers during World War II. The neutral powers were countries that remained neutral during World War II. Some of these countries had large colonies abroad or had great economic power.
In Canada, for example, the reserved powers lie with the federal government; in the United States, the reserved powers lie with the constituent states. Reserved powers are distinguished from concurrent powers (which are shared by the federal and constituent governments).n Canada, for example, the reserved powers lie with the federal government; in the United States, the reserved powers lie with the constituent states. Reserved powers are distinguished from concurrent powers (which are shared by the federal and constituent governments).