party whip

• Membre d'un parti politique au sein d'un organe législatif dont le rôle est d'assurer la discipline du parti, de contrôler la présence et de garantir les votes conformément aux directives de la direction du parti.

A member of a political party in a legislature whose role is to ensure party discipline, enforce attendance, and secure votes according to party leadership directives.

1. Political roleC1formal

   A member of a political party in a legislature whose job is to ensure that party members vote according to the party's official policy.

   whip (de parti)

   • The party whip called all members to attend the crucial vote.
   • She was appointed as the chief whip for the ruling party.
   • The whip's role is to maintain party discipline and unity.