Bipartisanship
(noun)
The principle or practice of cooperation between two political parties, especially when they are in the majority and minority in a legislature.
Origin:
From bi- + partisan + -ship.
Examples:
- The bill passed with strong bipartisanship support.
- The governor has been criticized for a lack of bipartisanship in his policies.
- The president has been trying to promote bipartisanship in Congress.
- The new law was the result of bipartisanship between the two major political parties.
- Bipartisanship is important to ensure that the government is responsive to all citizens.