immobilism
- noun
- /ɪˈmoʊbɪlɪzəm/
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inmovilismo
- Given the divided legislature and the resulting policy immobilism, subsequent governments came to rely on an increasingly technical, bureaucratic approach to economic development.
- a policy of immobilism
- immobilism increases
Examples
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Pervasive inertia and immobilism will only encourage the different factions to consolidate control of their territorial acquisitions and exploit the mineral resources in the regions that they currently occupy.
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Voters expressed their concerns about political immobilism during the town hall meeting, urging leaders to take action.
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When the people's dissatisfaction over policy immobilism increases, some coalition partners may find an incentive to leave the cabinet.
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Still, my view is that the best strategy over the longer run is not to abandon the two-state idea but to work to change U.S. immobilism and complicity with Israel on this issue.
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As the distance between parties increases, the policy immobilism increases, and the increased immobilism, in turn, might lead to the dissolution of the cabinet. Parliamentary seats refer to the proportion of seats that cabinet parties take in the Parliament.
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As the distance between parties increases, the policy immobilism increases, and the increased immobilism, in turn, might lead to the dissolution of the cabinet. Parliamentary seats refer to the proportion of seats that cabinet parties take in the Parliament.
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In presidentialism, when a president lacks support from the legislative majority, important policy bills often run into a roadblock, and frequent policy immobilism may raise public discontent to the point that an unconstitutional measure, such as a popular uprising or military coup, ends the government.
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At that time, there was a general sigh of relief and unbridled enthusiasm about the prospects for democratic political dispensation after thirty-two years of despotism, kleptocracy, and immobilism.
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The government's policy of immobilism led to widespread frustration among citizens who demanded change.
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The company's immobilism in addressing environmental issues has drawn criticism from activists and concerned citizens.
Synonyms
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8.7
Refusal to change your mind or to agree with others
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9.9
Refusing to change your mind or plans even after seeing good reasons
Refusing to change your views to reach an agreement
A very old-fashioned strict opinion that refuses new ideas
Antonyms
How Resistant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Immobilism comes from the parts im- 'not' and mobile 'movable', the same root as mobile and mobility. So when people talk about political immobilism, they mean a refusal to move or change — a policy of staying the same.