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Meanings
1
the same party; the party in question
Refers to a political party previously mentioned or understood from context. Common in news reports.
The candidate from the same party won the election.
2
the said party; that party
Used anaphorically to refer back to a political party already mentioned, similar to 'the aforementioned party'.
The said party announced a new policy.
Usage patterns
- 同党は〈事〉と発表したthe (same) party announced that ~
The party announced a new policy next month.
- 同党の〈人〉a member/representative of the (same) party
A lawmaker from the (same) party held a press conference.
- 同党内で〈事〉が起こるsomething happens within the (same) party
A conflict of opinion is occurring within the party.