двоевла́стие

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1.
dual power, diarchy, dual authoritypolitics
После револю́ции в стране́ установи́лось двоевла́стие.
After the revolution dual power was established in the country.
Often used of the coexistence of two competing governments, e.g. in Russia in 1917.
2.
(rare) shared lead, dual leadership at the topsports
В табли́це чемпиона́та сейча́с двоевла́стие.
Two teams are currently sharing the lead in the league table.
Figurative, e.g. of two teams tied at the top of a league table.

Examples

Историки изучают период двоевластия в тысяча девятьсот семнадцатом году.
Historians study the period of dual power in 1917.
В стране установилось двоевластие после революции.
Dual power was established in the country after the revolution.
Двоевластие часто приводит к политическому хаосу.
Dual power often leads to political chaos.