the way in which political or military strength is divided between two or more countries or groups
Example:
- a commitment to maintaining the balance of power in Europe
- There was a dramatic shift in the balance of power.
- the changing balance of power between the working and middle class
the power held by a small group which can give its support to either of two larger and equally strong groups
Example:
- With 18% of the votes, the Green Party now holds the balance of power in the national assembly.
- Who holds the balance of power in this relationship?