coalitionology

Noun

 * 1)  (excessive) speculation around the time of a general election about possible coalition governments that might ensue
 * 2) * 1991 October 25, Daily Report. West Europe (United States. Foreign Broadcast Information Service) FBIS-WEU-91-207 p.17:
 * During the working lunch "between Old Danish [well known aquavit] and matured cheese," as Carl Bildt put it, "comparative coalitionology" was discussed.
 * 1) * 2016 January 18, Tim Bale, quoted in "'Grand coalition' option cannot be ruled out" Irish Independent:
 * But his advice was for the party to major on policy issues and avoid what he called "coalitionology".
 * 1) * 2016 January 18, Latest polls suggest current Coalition will fall short of majority, RTÉ:
 * Speaking on the same programme, Harry McGee, Political Correspondent of the Irish Times, said it was all about "coalitionology", with much speculation about combinations.
 * 1) * 2020 February 12, Senan Molony, "Election 2020: ‘Coalitionology’ — your guide to possible partners for a majority" The Times [Ireland edition]:
 * It’s been called “coalitionology”: the new parlour and parliamentary game being played all over the country. Leaving aside internal divisions within parties as to whom they would prefer as part[n]ers, here are the combinations that would work mathematically.
 * 1) * 2020 February 12, Senan Molony, "Election 2020: ‘Coalitionology’ — your guide to possible partners for a majority" The Times [Ireland edition]:
 * It’s been called “coalitionology”: the new parlour and parliamentary game being played all over the country. Leaving aside internal divisions within parties as to whom they would prefer as part[n]ers, here are the combinations that would work mathematically.