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).

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.

plural of political party

plural of political risk

(finance) Any financial or other risk that stems from the possibility of a nation changing its policies.

plural of political prisoner