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1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.
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post mortem
Politics; Political Science
Happening after death. Can be used figuratively, as in, party leaders held a post mortem discussion about the reasons for their defeat.
pragmatic
Politics; Political Science
Dealing with things in a practical, "whatever works" manner, rather than relying on ideology or other theoretical considerations.
preamble
Politics; Political Science
An introduction to a law or constitution that describes its purpose.
precedent
Politics; Political Science
In law, a judicial decision that serves as a guide for future decisions in similar cases. Can also apply to administrative decisions made by the executive branch of government.
prejudice
Politics; Political Science
A preconceived idea, usually unfavorable, about something, or an adverse judgment about someone or something, either in ignorance of the facts or direct contradiction of them, as ...
prerogative
Politics; Political Science
Special exclusive powers, as for example, the powers that are vested only in the presidency and not in the legislature. The exclusive powers of a monarch are referred to as the ...
president
Politics; Political Science
The chief executive and head of state in a republic; an officer who presides over a legislative body. For example, the Vice-President of the U.S. is also the president of the ...
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