English Dictionary

single-line whip

名詞

イギリス英語

(Britain) A non-binding indication, given to an MP by the MP's superiors, of when a vote is expected to take place, and what outcome the MP's party would like.

日本語の意味

（英国政治用語）議会内で、党の上層部が議員に対して、いつ投票が行われるか及び望ましい投票結果を示す、拘束力のない指示・通知。

The minister issued a single-line whip reminding MPs that the vote on the funding bill would take place tomorrow.

大臣は議員に対して、投票が明日行われることと党が望む結果を非拘束的に示す一行の党内指示を出した。

意味（1）

(Britain) A non-binding indication, given to an MP by the MP's superiors, of when a vote is expected to take place, and what outcome the MP's party would like.

single-line whips （ plural ）