English Explanatory Dictionary

hung parliament

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A parliament in which no single political party has an outright majority.

Pronunciation

/hʌŋ ˈpɑːləmənt/ /hʌŋ ˈpɑɹləmənt/ en-au-hung parliament.ogg

Word forms

hung parliament hung parliaments

Etymology

From the fact that the work of such a parliament is often suspended because no majority of the Members of Parliament can be obtained to enact legislation or to pass resolutions.

Synonyms

balanced parliament

Related words

hung jury
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