Noun
one-party system (plural one-party systems)
A political system in which only one political party has the right to form the government, usually based on the existing constitution.
In Cuba, taking into account the long fight for our independence and sovereignty, we will defend the one-party system in the face of the games, demagogy and the marketing of politics. Raúl Castro
Zaire's one-party system is the most elaborate form of democracy. Mobutu Sésé Seko
As a result, in 1990, he decided to end the one-party system and dramatically announced a return to democracy. Source: Internet
René was at that time the prime minister. citation citation citation René ruled as a strongman under a socialist one-party system until in 1993, when he was forced to introduce a multi-party system. Source: Internet
The one-party system is thus usually equated with dictatorships and tyranny. Source: Internet
This one-party system appeared to work until February 1963, when the larger BDG element forced the UDSG members to choose between a merger of the parties or resignation. Source: Internet