noun
nonparticipation; not joining a party or faction
Refers to the state of not belonging to or participating in a political party, group, or faction. Often used in political or organizational contexts.
彼は不党の立場を貫いている。
He maintains a stance of nonparticipation in any party.
不党の議員も委員会に参加できる。
Nonpartisan legislators can also join the committee.
Compound of 不 (non-) and 党 (party, faction). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of 'not belonging to a party'.