(uncountable) Avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude, marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.

plural of political prisoner

The protection, by a sovereign state, of a person who is persecuted in his own country for his political opinions or activity

A state of relative anarchy compared to neighboring states, often caused by death of the head of state before a successor could be designated.

A recognized political party or group of parties in multiparty political systems that is present in Parliament or some other legislative body and does not control the floor (usually due to being in the minority).

Politics that is dominated by rivalry between political parties

Of or pertaining to a combination of social and political factors.

A form of international relations in which sovereign entities protect their own interests by threatening one another with military, economic or political aggression.

plural of body politic

(now archaic or historical) The demographic statistics of a country or state.