No Overall Control
/noʊ ˈoʊvərˌɔːl kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) A situation in local government where no single party or group has an overall majority on a council, leading to shared or coalition administration.
After the election, the council was under no overall control, necessitating negotiations between parties.
Forms
- no overall control
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Commentary
Used primarily in UK local government contexts to describe councils lacking a majority party, implying a need for coalition or minority agreements.
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