Transitional Government
/ˈtrænzɪʃənəl ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A temporary administrative authority established to govern a state during a period of political transition, often post-conflict or interim.
The transitional government was tasked with organizing new elections within a year.
Forms
- transitional government
- transitional governments
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Commentary
Used especially in contexts of state-building or post-conflict management, emphasizing temporality and legitimacy pending a permanent regime.
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