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▪ I. ‖ bloc|blɒk|
[Fr., = block n.]
In Continental politics, a combination of divergent political parties which supports the government in power. Also transf., a combination of persons, groups, parties, or nations formed to foster a particular interest. Also attrib., as in bloc vote = block vote s.v. block n. 24.
1903Ann. Reg. 1902 272 The Government remained in the hands of the bloc; and the Radical-Socialist party was free to proceed with the enforcement of the law with regard to the Congregations. 1905Spectator 14 Jan. 38/1 It is more probable..that when the votes are open the members of the ‘Bloc’ will shrink from turning out M. Combes. 1907Westm. Gaz. 5 Dec. 5/1 Prince Bülow..summoned the leaders of the ‘bloc’ parties to a meeting. 1908Daily Chron. 9 Oct. 4/6 Clémenceau, who was..the man of the Bloc, who had invented the name. 1921Nation 21 Sept. 308/2 The formation of the agricultural bloc which came close to holding the balance of power in the Senate. 1923Daily Mail 29 Mar. 6 France also can stand apart from Great Britain. She can join a Continental bloc with Italy and the Little Entente and Belgium. 1946Times 22 May 5/5 The Soviet Union has been..forming a compact and well-organized political and economic bloc, stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. 1957Observer 29 Dec. 1/4 Military circles in Jakarta have indicated that they believe in the superiority of American to Soviet bloc weapons. 1969Latin Amer. 28 Feb. 72/2 It looks as if previous support for Brazilian UN resolutions from the African bloc vote is likely to diminish. 1985Washington Post 12 July a8/5 The bloc vote, taken in a fast-emptying chamber as senators headed home after a grueling week, will allow several key nominees to take office.
▪ II. bloc
variant of bloke a. Obs. pale; black. |