NDP

plural NDPs

1. abbreviationcountableinitialismeconomicsInitialism of net domestic product.
2. abbreviationinitialismuncountablechemistryInitialism of neutron depth profiling.
3. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablebiochemistryInitialism of nucleoside diphosphate.
4. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablebiochemistryInitialism of Norrie disease protein.

   Synonyms: norrin

1. abbreviationinitialismgovernmentInitialism of National Democratic Party.

   But those running for the NDP or trying to hold their seats definitely don't share the enthusiasm.

   2007, Glenn Wheeler, “NDP's stealth threat”, in NOW, Toronto, vol 26 no 12, 23-29 Nov

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   That day A.K. was carrying a banner in an SED demonstration, L.G. said he was sorry he had caused me to lose my temper, B.R. said that he expected to get a U. S. visa next month, and R.D. said that he was going into the U. S. Zone to work for the NDP in the forthcoming elections.

   1948 August, Ernest Borneman, “Back to Berlin: The Diary of a Native’s Return”, in Harper's Magazine, volume 187, number 1179, New York: Harper & Brothers, →ISSN, page 66

   Members of the NDP have condemned the arrests as an attempt "to eliminate constitutional opposition by unconstitutional means."

   1960 August 4, George Clay, “Apprehension in Rhodesia”, in The Globe and Mail (London Observer Service), Toronto, →ISSN, page 6

   One week before the Liberal leadership convention, it's NDPers who are among the most agitated. […] "What's not to like?" the NDPer asks. "He talks about the environment and social justice like he's motivated about them."

   2007, Glenn Wheeler, “NDP's stealth threat”, in NOW, Toronto, vol 26 no 12, 23-29 Nov

   Langen, the NDP’s go-to guy in too-close-to-call races, managed NDP MLA Erin Selby’s successful campaign against Tory veteran Jack Reimer in the Southdale riding in 2007. He also ran NDP MP Jim Maloway’s campaign in Elmwood-Transcona in the last federal election.

   2010 October 14, Mary Agnes Welch, “NDP calls in top organizer: St. Norbert ward is ‘in play’”, in Winnipeg Free Press, page B4

2. CanadianabbreviationhistoricalinitialismgovernmentInitialism of Newfoundland Democratic Party.

   Larry Daley, president of the Newfoundland Federation of Labor, said today that while labor will support and endorse the NDP, many candidates will not be associated with trade unions.

   1959 August 4, “Labor Law Vital Issue Confronting Smallwood”, in The Globe and Mail, Toronto, →ISSN, page 15

3. CanadianabbreviationinitialismgovernmentInitialism of New Democratic Party.

   Mr. Green agreed that the Columbia River treaty was indeed a problem. He said that the Liberals and the NDP both wanted re-negotiation.

   1962 July 17, Willis C. Armstrong, “Telegram from the Embassy in Canada to the Department of State”, in Charles S. Sampson, James E. Miller, editors, Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, volumes 13, West Europe and Canada, Washington: US Government Publishing Office, published 1994, →ISBN, page 1188

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   But it was decided that a member of the Federal Parliament could not be president or associate president of the party. A NDP member elected in such party office would, however, be entitled to complete his parliamentary term.

   1961 August 4, “Delegates Reject Full-Time Treasurer”, in The Globe and Mail, Toronto, →ISSN, page 9

4. SingaporeabbreviationinitialismInitialism of National Day Parade
5. IrelandabbreviationhistoricalinitialismInitialism of National Development Plan
6. abbreviationinitialismcomputingInitialism of Neighbour Discovery Protocol
7. USabbreviationhistoricalinitialismgovernmentInitialism of National Defense Panel
8. abbreviationinitialismcomputingInitialism of Nortel Discovery Protocol