shadow government
The term "shadow government" can refer to either a legitimate opposition party ready to take power or a secretive group believed to control the government behind the scenes.
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Definition
C1Parliamentary Systems
(formal)A group from the opposition party prepared to assume government roles if they win an election.
Example
- The shadow government criticized the current administration's policies and proposed their own solutions.
C1Conspiracy Theories
(informal, conspiratorial)A secretive group believed to exercise real power behind the scenes, beyond public scrutiny.
Example
- Some people believe a shadow government is the true power behind national decisions.
Similar
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