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third-termism Search catalogue MMS 9839779606402711
Scope note
The phenomenon of leaders seeking to break constitutional term limits —usually set at two terms in office— to secure a third term in office. The phrase has also been used more broadly to refer to leaders who refuse to leave power. (Source: www.oxfordreference.com, accessed 27 January 2022)
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third-term politics
third-term presidency
third term politics
third term presidency
third termism
Related terms
heads of State
presidential elections
Subject category
09.02 GOVERNMENT
Indexing history
Added 2022.
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