noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
party interests; partisan politics
A yojijukugo used critically to describe actions or decisions driven by a political party's own benefit rather than the public good. Often appears in news and political commentary.
The policy was criticized as being based on partisan interests.
党利党略の議論ばかりで、国民のための話し合いになっていない。
The discussion is nothing but partisan politics and is not a conversation for the people.
Formed by pairing 党利 “party interests” with 党略 “party strategy.” The repeated 党 emphasizes policies and maneuvering pursued for partisan advantage.