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Nonpartisan vs. Bipartisan — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Nonpartisan and Bipartisan

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Nonpartisan

Based on, influenced by, affiliated with, or supporting the interests or policies of no single political party
A nonpartisan commission.
Nonpartisan opinions.

Bipartisan

Of, consisting of, or supported by members of two parties, especially two major political parties
A bipartisan resolution.

Nonpartisan

Not partisan; impartial and unbiased

Bipartisan

(politics) Relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties.
A bipartisan bill

Nonpartisan

One who is not a partisan.
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Bipartisan

Supported by both sides;
A two-way treaty

Nonpartisan

A person who has not selected or declared a side or party.

Nonpartisan

Free from party affiliation or bias. Opposite of partisan.

Nonpartisan

Not affiliated with any one party; as, a nonpartisan commission to study crime.

Nonpartisan

Free from party affiliation or bias
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