Definition of play politics
disapproving
: to say or do things for political reasons instead of doing what is right or what is best for other people
She's been accused of playing politics with the investigation.
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“Play politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20politics. Accessed 24 Jan. 2022.
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