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Glossary - Executive (India Political Science)


English West Minister Model : parliamentary system of government developed in the UK representing a series of procedures for operating a legislature.


Mandate : authority to act in a certain way.


Unity : the state of being united or joined as a whole.


Integrity : the state of being undivided and whole.


Solidarity : unity or mutual support within a group or a nation.

 

Nomination : propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or for an award.

 

Ballot paper : a slip of paper used to register a vote.

 

Oath : a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one’s future action or behaviour.

 

Deemed : regarded or considered in a specific way.

 

Emolument : a salary, fee or profit from employment or office.

 

Impeachment : a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.

 

Resolution : a formal expression of opinion or intension agreed on by a legislative body or other formal meeting, typically after taking a vote.


Tenure : the period for which an office is held.

 

Void : not valid or legally binding.

 

Invoking : give rise to.

 

Summoning : order someone to be present.

 

Proroguing : discontinue a session of a parliament or other legislative assembly without dissolving it.

 

Veto : a constitutional right to reject a decision or a proposal made by a lawmaking body.

 

Suspensive : relating to the suspension of an event, action or legal obligation.

 

Promulgating : put a law or decree into effect by official proclamation.

 

Ordinance: an authoritative order.

 

Abrogation : the repeal or abolition of a law, right or agreement.


Contingency : an incidental expense.

 

Ex -officio : by virtue of one’s position or status.


Preside : be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

 

Coalition : a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

 

Discretionary : the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.

 

Portfolio : the position and duties of a Minister or Secretary of State.

 

Bifurcate : divide into two branches or forks.

 

Trifurcate : divide into three branches or forks.

 

Amalgamate : combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

 

Spokesperson : a person who makes statements on behalf of a group or individual.


Realm : a kingdom or a sovereign state.


Unanimous : fully in agreement.

 

Crisis : time of intense difficulty or danger.

 

Proclaim : announce officially or publicly.

 

Dissolution : the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership or official body.

 

Adjourning : break off with the intention of resuming it later.

 

Lieutenant : a deputy or substitute acting for a superior.

 

Assent : the expression of approval or agreement.

 

Aggression : the action of attacking without provocation.

 

Rebellion : an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader.

 

Prominent : important


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