Government Formation
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˌfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which political parties or groups negotiate and establish a governing authority following elections or political transitions.
The government formation after the election involved complex coalition talks between several parties.
Forms
- government formation
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Commentary
In legal and political contexts, government formation often implicates constitutional provisions governing executive authority and parliamentary majorities; careful drafting should reflect the procedural and legal frameworks applicable.
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