Nonpartisan vs. Bipartisan — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Nonpartisan and Bipartisan
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Definitions
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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