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power sharing (uncountable)

  1. The sharing of power by two governments, or two political parties, especially in a disputed territory
    • 2002, Mari Fitzduff, Beyond Violence: conflict resolution process in Northern Ireland:
      In particular the power sharing and consensus mechanisms enshrined in the process have been designed to ensure that the politicians engage in a continuous balancing process . . .