two-party

adjective

two-par·​ty ˈtü-ˈpär-tē 

: characterized by two major political parties of comparable strength

Examples of two-party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Clogging a ballot with third-party candidates to siphon off votes from the other major party is a long-standing tactic in the country's two-party system. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Clogging a ballot with third party candidates to siphon off votes from the other major party is a long-standing tactic in the country’s two-party system. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

When asked about his threat to prosecute her over his demand for two-party consent — a Maryland statute under which all parties must consent to be recorded in private settings — Harris defended his words. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026

Harris cited Maryland's two-party consent law, which generally requires all parties to consent to the recording of a private conversation. — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above