political fragmentation
C31829
concept
Political fragmentation is the division of political authority and representation among multiple competing parties, factions, or governing bodies, resulting in dispersed power and often complicating collective decision-making.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| period of political fragmentation | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Fragmentation of Poland | — |
| Carolingian fragmentation | — |
| Period of Disunion | period of political fragmentation |