Definition of "political" []

• Of, relating to, or dealing with the structure or affairs of government, politics, or the state. (adjective)
• Relating to, involving, or characteristic of politics or politicians: "Calling a meeting is a political act in itself” ( Daniel Goleman). (adjective)
• Relating to or involving acts regarded as damaging to a government or state: political crimes. (adjective)
• Interested or active in politics: I'm not a very political person. (adjective)
• Having or influenced by partisan interests: The court should never become a political institution. (adjective)

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