cross-party

Definition

Involving multiple political parties working together in uncommon unity, usually because the problem is too big for petty tribalism. Rarer than a meteorite made of pure gold.

Example Usage

The cross-party coalition managed to pass environmental legislation that neither party could achieve alone.

Source: Common political terminology

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