unprincipled coalition government; government of convenience; unholy alliance cabinet
A strongly critical political term for a cabinet formed through a coalition that lacks shared principles, often implying opportunism or a marriage of convenience. Used mainly in news and commentary.
The post-election coalition government of convenience lacked policy consistency.
The commentator criticized the cabinet, calling it an unprincipled coalition government.
A neutral term for a coalition government, without the negative connotation of opportunism or lack of principle that 野合政権 carries.
A national unity cabinet formed in times of crisis, implying broad cooperation; 野合政権 is pejorative and suggests an unholy alliance.
Compound of 野合 (やごう, 'illicit union' or 'unprincipled alliance') and 政権 (せいけん, 'political power' or 'administration'). The term 野合 originally referred to an improper or secretive union, and here it criticizes the coalition as lacking legitimacy or shared ideals.