spoiler party

noun U.S. Politics.

a third political party formed to draw votes away from one of the two major parties, thus spoiling its chance of winning an election.

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Origin of spoiler party

First recorded in 1965–70

Words nearby spoiler party

spoil for, spoil ground, spoilage, spoiled priest, spoiler, spoiler party, spoilfive, spoils, spoils system, spoilsman, spoilsport
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