carpet-crossing
n.— «Political observers here view the opposition carpet-crossing as an attempt to secure ministerial posts if, as is widely expected, Diouf wins a third term in office.» —“Opposition Parties Showing Their True Colours” in Dakar, Senegal Inter Press Jan. 26, 1993. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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