Loyal opposition
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In parliamentary systems of government, the loyal opposition is the opposition parties in the legislature. The word loyal indicating that the non-governing parties may oppose the actions of the sitting cabinet while remaining loyal to the source of the government's power. The idea of inquisitorial opposition that held the executive to account emerged in Great Britain.
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See also
- Opposition (politics)
- Her Majesty's loyal opposition (disambiguation)
- Her Majesty's Government (term)
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