pɹˈɪns nˈɪkələs kˈɛpt ðə pˈaʊɚɹ ʌv ɐdˈɑːpʃən, ænd kʊd ˈɔːlsoʊ ɛnˈækt lˈɔːz ʌv sɪɡnˈɪfɪkənt nˈæʃənəl ɪmpˈoːɹtəns.
Prince Nicholas kept the power of adoption, and could also enact laws of significant national importance.