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Meanings of party in power in English

A party that is in power in a given country, usually through a majority in parliament, or as part of the ruling coalition.

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Examples for "governing party"
Examples for "governing party"
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Hanekom has subdued severe name-calling from his comrades in the governing party.
The South African
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Instead, they have opted to join the governing party in the province.
The South African
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Scotland's governing party set out its plans today for a referendum on independence.
The Irish Times
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However, the governing party managed to retain their majority in a narrow victory.
The South African
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What crisis? Pule Mabe is a spokesperson for the governing party.
The South African
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Solving the crisis quickly would be in the ruling party's best interest.
The South African
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That is fraught with risk, from the ruling party's point of view.
The South African
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No ruling party has held an absolute majority in Congress since 1997.
Reuters
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The main ruling party has said it had not considered stepping down.
Reuters
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It doesn't have a good word to say about the ruling party.
The South African
Usage of party in power in English
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In most states, this redistricting is done by the party in power.
Reuters
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The November elections indicated a popular revolt against the party in power-theRepublican.
A Brief History of Panics and Their Periodical Occurrence in the...
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In most states, redistricting is done by the party in power.
Reuters
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The party in power, or rather its managers, tax him unmercifully.
Lights and Shadows of New York Life / or, the Sights and Sensati...
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There is no one party in power, nor will there be.
54-40 or Fight
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Under previous rules, the party in power would have needed at least 60 votes.
Reuters
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It's more that than about whether it's the Conservative or Labour party in power.
The Guardian
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The contracts are always given to the political supporters of the party in power.
The Naturalist in Nicaragua
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As the party in power, Democrats are most at risk from the sour mood.
Reuters
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As a result the party in power felt assured of their continuance in office.
The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut
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The panic of 1873 reacted against the party in power.
Marse Henry (Volume 1) / An Autobiography
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In most states, the party in power will control how the districts are shaped.
Reuters
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The party in power at the time was progressive, mildly pacifist, and timorously cosmopolitan.
Last and First Men
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Singapore has had the same party in power since 1959.
The Guardian
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In many states, the party in power controls the map-making.
Reuters
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The party in power is avowedly opposed to it-yes ,sir
The Light in the Clearing: A Tale of the North Country in the Ti...