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party politics

noun

, (usually used with a singular verb)
  1. 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

  1. politics conducted through, by, or for parties, as opposed to other interests or the public good
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of party politics1

First recorded in 1765–75
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Example Sentences

In our current configuration of religious interest groups, we find significant overlap with party politics.

The Republican suggested that while immigration was a factor, the bigger issues were internal party politics.

That vision has been crushed by the mastodons of national party politics.

Active in Democratic party politics, Johnson has moved frequently between his law firm and public service.

Rand Paul and Justin Amash have principles that trump party politics.

Here is something that strikes deeper than party politics, that demands the best that is in us of wisdom and sanity.

The question runs through the history of the party politics of England during the next eight years.

This attitude, in full accordance with highest tradition of British Party politics, not unexpected.

The profession of the reformer, however, is social, as distinguished from party politics.

My father, as judge of the Circuit Court, has been in intimate touch with public men and party politics.

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