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bipartisanism

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bi·par·ti·san  (b-pärt-zn, -sn)
adj.
Of, consisting of, or supported by members of two parties, especially two major political parties: a bipartisan resolution.
bi·parti·san·ism n.
bi·parti·san·ship n.
bipartisanism
the state of being composed of members of two parties or of two parties cooperating, as in government. — bipartisan, adj.
See also: Government, Politics
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