Political Parties
/ˈpɒlɪtɪkəl ˈpɑːrtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Organizations formed to contest elections, influence governmental policy, and represent political ideologies within a legal and constitutional framework.
The political parties filed their campaign finance reports as required by law.
Forms
- political party
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'political parties' often refers to entities regulated by election laws; clarity is key to distinguish from informal political groups.
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