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

Word History and Origins

Origin of party politics¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

Experts say governments at the federal level and in different states need to leave their party politics behind and work together to solve this problem.

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The Second Lady is also vocal when it comes to party politics - and has embarked on campaign tours for the NPP.

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A free vote is rare at Westminster, but even with one politicians can never detach themselves entirely from party politics.

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The Desperate Housewives star is viewed as a power broker for women and Latinos in Democratic Party politics.

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Those allegations - running into the millions of dollars - led to the dissolution of powerful factions, the backbone of its internal party politics.

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