hung parliament

noun

Pronunciation: /hʌŋ ˈpɑːrləmənt/

Definition

A legislative body in which no single political party holds an absolute majority of seats, necessitating a coalition or minority government to function.

Examples

• The country faced months of uncertainty after the election resulted in a hung parliament.

• Negotiations between the two largest parties began immediately following the announcement of a hung parliament.

• Voters were surprised when the final tally confirmed a hung parliament, forcing leaders to seek new alliances.

Synonyms of hung parliament

Words with a similar meaning to hung parliament:

• no overall majority
• balanced parliament

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