WorldAugust 10, 2026

faultline

FAULT-line

Definition

A significant point of disagreement, instability, or potential division within a system, organization, or political structure.

Etymology

Originating from geology in the 19th century, the term refers to a break in the Earth's crust; it later evolved into a metaphorical term for social or political points of contention.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe deep-seated political tensions and constitutional disagreements in Sierra Leone, highlighting areas where the governing structure is most prone to fracturing.

Sierra Leone’s constitutional faultline: A walkout, a two-thirds dispute and the stakes for 2028

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The Sierra Leone Telegraph

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