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party whip

noun

, Politics.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of party whip1

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

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Example Sentences

Sen. Mike Crapo is arrested for DUI and is promoted to chief deputy party whip.

Customary for the Chief Party Whip to move for writ to fill casual vacancies in his ranks.

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