noun
non-partisan cabinet
Historical term for a cabinet formed without party affiliation, especially during the Meiji and Taisho eras. Used in political history contexts.
超然内閣は、政党の影響を受けずに政策を進めようとした。
The non-partisan cabinet tried to advance policies without being influenced by political parties.
A party cabinet, formed by a political party, in contrast to the non-partisan 超然内閣.
From 超然 (transcendent, aloof) + 内閣 (cabinet). The term reflects the ideal of a cabinet standing above party politics.