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Record 1 2012-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Policies
  • International Relations
CONT

The issue of crossing the floor has been a lightning rod for controversy in [the] past, with high-profile MPs [members of Parliament] switching allegiance and landing plum cabinet positions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Politiques nationales
  • Relations internationales
DEF

Attitude d'un homme politique ou d'une délégation diplomatique qui rallie un autre camp que le sien.

OBS

changement de camp : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française par la Commission générale de terminologie et de néologie.

Spanish

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