What does "semipresidential" mean?

Of or relating to a system of government in which a president exists alongside a prime minister and a cabinet, with the latter two being responsible for the legislature of the state.

Semipresidential

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Adjective

1
Of or relating to a system of government in which a president exists alongside a prime minister and a cabinet, with the latter two being responsible for the legislature of the state. not-comparable

Etymology

From semi- + presidential.

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prime minister

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