floor leader

The member of a legislature chosen by fellow party members to be in charge of the party's activities on the floor.

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floor leader

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) government US a member of a legislative body who organizes his or her party's activities

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floor′ lead`er

the leader of the majority or minority party in a legislature, as in the U.S. Congress, responsible for shaping the party's strategy and directing its activities on the floor.

[1895–1900; Amer.]

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