Party of No

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English

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Etymology

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Coined in United States political commentary since 2008.

Proper noun

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the Party of No

  1. (neologism, derogatory, US politics) The Republican Party of the United States.

Usage notes

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This is a pejorative term, never used in polite or respectful context. It implies political obstructionism in and rejection of compromise by the Republican Party.