(transitive) To modify in a way that is more respectful to minorities. / (transitive) To modify in a way that conforms more to the official position of a government or political party.

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

Politics that is dominated by rivalry between political parties

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

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).

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

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

The systematic study of government and politics. / The analytical study of public policy and policies, past, present, and prospective.

Not politically correct; not conforming to correct political positions. / Not politically correct; considered to be disrespectful to a particular group of people.

(figuratively) The collective body of a nation or state as politically organized. / (figuratively) The collective body of a nation or state as exercising political functions. / (archaic) A corporation.