L'équilibre des pouvoirs
Example: L'équilibre des pouvoirs est essentiel pour éviter la tyrannie.
Definition
"L'équilibre des pouvoirs" refers to the distribution and balance of political authority among different branches or institutions of government to prevent any one group from gaining too much control, ensuring fairness and avoiding tyranny.
Etymology
The phrase "l'équilibre des pouvoirs" comes from French, where "équilibre" means balance or equilibrium, and "pouvoirs" means powers. It reflects a concept developed during the Enlightenment, emphasizing the need to balance governmental powers to protect liberty.
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the balance of power