bipartisan
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does bipartisan mean? Bipartisan means including two parties or factions, especially ones that typically oppose each other.Bipartisan is used in the context of political systems that have two dominant parties. Bipartisan is most often used to describe actions or solutions intended to counteract partisan politics, which refers to a situation in which members of each party vote along party lines and refuse to compromise.Example: Approving the budget before the deadline will take a bipartisan effort.
Other Word Forms
- bipartisanism noun
- bipartisanship noun
Etymology
Origin of bipartisan
First recorded in 1905–10; bi- 1 + partisan 1
Example Sentences
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A bipartisan bill released Thursday would toughen penalties against preparers who improperly handle returns.
From MarketWatch
“There is sometimes broad bipartisan support. It takes you beyond party.”
From MarketWatch
The White House plans to use administrative authority for new accounts, consistent with bipartisan legislation offering a 5% federal match.
From Barron's
Her campaigns have consistently emphasized healthcare, economic stability and bipartisan problem‑solving -- priorities Democrats hope will resonate with suburban and independent voters this November.
From Barron's
In a phone interview Tuesday, Levin said he was appreciative that Quintino accepted the invitation and that she has advocated for the Dignity Act, a bipartisan proposal to reform the U.S. immigration system.
From Los Angeles Times
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