Minority Government
/ˈmaɪnɚɪti ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A government formed by a political party or coalition that does not hold an outright majority of seats in a legislative body.
The minority government struggled to pass legislation without support from other parties.
Forms
- minority government
- minority governments
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Commentary
A minority government often requires support from other parties to function, which influences legislative strategy and stability.
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