shadow government
English edit
Noun edit
shadow government (plural shadow governments)
- (political science) A government that is prepared to take control in response to certain events, especially one made up of the leadership of the largest opposition party in parliament which would assume control should the ruling party be displaced in elections.
- (political science) A (real or conspiracy theorized) body of private individuals who exercise actual power behind the scenes instead of a country's or organization's public figures.
Translations edit
government-in-waiting that is prepared to take control
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