minority ruling party; minority government
Refers to a ruling party or coalition that holds fewer than half the seats in the legislature, often relying on cooperation with other parties to pass legislation.
A minority ruling party must gain the cooperation of opposition parties to pass bills.
As a result of the election, a minority government was formed.
与党 simply means 'ruling party' without specifying its seat share. 少数与党 specifically indicates a ruling party that lacks a majority.
少数派 is a general term for a minority group or faction, not limited to politics. 少数与党 is a specific political term for a minority ruling party.
Compound of 少数 (minority) and 与党 (ruling party). The term is a straightforward modern political coinage.