(noun) a locking pin inserted crosswise (as through the end of an axle or shaft) / (noun) one that serves to hold together parts or elements that exist or function as a unit
The linchpin of this social order was the Shah dynasty.
The linchpin of this social order was the Shah dynasty.
(verb) to catch or hold in or as if in a net; enmesh / (verb) to prevent or impede the free play of; confine
he set about gutting the liberal constitution in a bid to restore untrammelled royal authority
he set about gutting the liberal constitution in a bid to restore untrammelled royal authority
(adjective) having or consisting of a single legislative chamber
The Maoists wanted a strong presidential executive, a unicameral legislature and parliamentary appointment of judges in order to have the tools for bringing about major social transformations.
The Maoists wanted a strong presidential executive, a unicameral legislature and parliamentary appointment of judges in order to have the tools for bringing about major social transformations.
The Maoists wanted a strong presidential executive, a unicameral legislature and parliamentary appointment of judges in order to have the tools for bringing about major social transformations.
The Maoists wanted a strong presidential executive, a unicameral legislature and parliamentary appointment of judges in order to have the tools for bringing about major social transformations.