party politics

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)

politics based on strict adherence to the policies and principles of a political party regardless of the public interest; partisan loyalism.

party politics

plural noun

politics conducted through, by, or for parties, as opposed to other interests or the public good

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Word History and Origins

Origin of party politics¹

First recorded in 1765–75

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It should be obvious to almost everyone, regardless of party politics, that true government effectiveness should make it easier for citizens to comment, rather than easier for political appointees to ignore them.

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"Now that's not a place I want to be. I don't want to play party politics with people's lives."

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One for alliteration fans - could Broadway Boy follow Mon Mome, Party Politics and Red Rum as a nifty-sounding National winner for trainer, who has triumphed twice before?

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And I think it's not as wedded to typical party politics.

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However she left the party in 2023, saying "party politics" made local decision making difficult.

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party man party poop

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