Party Whip (Noun)
Meaning
A legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The party whip played a crucial role in ensuring that all members of the party voted in favor of the proposed bill.
- As the newly appointed party whip, it was her responsibility to maintain party discipline and prevent defections.
- The party whip's office issued a stern warning to all members, reminding them of the consequences of voting against the party line.
- Despite being a seasoned politician, he struggled to balance his personal convictions with the demands of the party whip.
- The opposition party whip was quick to capitalize on the government's disunity, pointing out the numerous instances of party members voting against their own whip.