power sharing

See also: powersharing and power-sharing

English

Alternative forms

• power-sharing

Noun

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 . . .