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Political science
The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.
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obscenity
Politics; Political Science
Something that is indecent and offensive. Obscene material is usually of an explicit sexual nature. A current national debate concerns the proliferation of obscene material over the Internet, and ...
obsolescence
Politics; Political Science
In economics, a reduction of the life of capital assets, such as machinery, by improvements in technology or economic changes, rather than through natural wear and tear.
oligarchy
Politics; Political Science
A political system that is controlled by a small group of individuals, who govern in their own interests.
oligopoly
Politics; Political Science
Control of goods or services in a given market by a small number of companies. An example is the U.S. auto industry, in which three major manufacturers account for over 90 percent of the output of ...
olive branch
Politics; Political Science
Figurative expression referring to any peace offering from one person or group to another.
ombudsman
Politics; Political Science
A public official who is appointed to investigate complaints by individuals about the activities of government agencies.
omnibus bill
Politics; Political Science
From the Latin meaning "for all," an omnibus legislative bill contains many miscellaneous provisions.
