His Majesty's Opposition

proper noun

A more formal title for the Official Opposition (the largest opposition party) in the House of Parliament, used when there is a king on the throne.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. UKgovernmentA more formal title for the Official Opposition (the largest opposition party) in the House of Parliament, used when there is a king on the throne.

    The job of His Majesty's Opposition - especially as election time looms - is to provide well-worked-out alternatives to government plans, not to acquiesce in what could prove to be a disastrous policy for rail passengers.

    2023 March 8, Christian Wolmar, “Labour passes up the chance to deliver a forceful rail policy”, in RAIL, number 978, page 35
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