noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
outside the Cabinet; non-Cabinet
Refers to people, matters, or positions not belonging to the Cabinet. Often used in political news as 閣外協力 (cooperation from outside the Cabinet) or 閣外大臣 (minister without portfolio).
その党は閣外協力を続ける方針だ。
The party intends to continue cooperating from outside the Cabinet.
彼は閣外大臣として入閣した。
He joined the Cabinet as a minister without portfolio.