This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Politics, Government & Authority. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
obtain permission
In a government policy meeting, the government will obtain permission.
absolutely essential
In a government policy meeting, the political situation was absolutely essential.
adhere to standards
In a government policy meeting, the government will adhere to standards.
launch a counter-attack
In a government policy meeting, the government will launch a counter-attack.
give permission
In a government policy meeting, the government will give permission.
power cut
Within the Politics, Government & Authority topic, the council addressed a power cut that affected homes across the district.
lift a blockade
In a government policy meeting, the government will lift a blockade.
have an obligation
In a government policy meeting, the government will have an obligation.
tighten controls
In a government policy meeting, the government will tighten controls.
leading authority
At a government policy meeting, the policy debate featured the leading authority.
satisfy the requirements
In a government policy meeting, the government will satisfy the requirements.
put in an application
In a government policy meeting, the government will put in an application.
hold public office
In a government policy meeting, the government will hold public office.
withdraw troops
In a government policy meeting, the government will withdraw troops.
seek permission
In a government policy meeting, the government will seek permission.
deploy troops
In a government policy meeting, the government will deploy troops.
abandon a policy
In a government policy meeting, the government will abandon a policy.
pass a bill
In a government policy meeting, the government will pass a bill.
hold a demonstration
In a government policy meeting, the government will hold a demonstration.
grant permission
In a government policy meeting, the government will grant permission.
mislead the electorate
The minister was accused of misleading the electorate.
fragile peace
At a government policy meeting, the policy debate featured the fragile peace.
exercise authority
In a government policy meeting, the government will exercise authority.
public spending
At a government policy meeting, the policy debate featured the public spending.
pass laws
In a government policy meeting, the government will pass laws.
restore peace
In a government policy meeting, the government will restore peace.
stockpile weapons
In a government policy meeting, the government will stockpile weapons.
adhere to a philosophy
In a government policy meeting, the government will adhere to a philosophy.
overwhelming majority
At a government policy meeting, the policy debate featured the overwhelming majority.
bitter enemy
At a government policy meeting, the policy debate featured the bitter enemy.