divided control
nounUK /dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd kənˈtrəʊl/
US /dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd kənˈtroʊl/
A situation where two or more people or groups share the power to make decisions.
The game had divided control, so both teams got to choose the rules.
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2. A system where different parts of a government or organization are run by different groups.
The country's divided control meant each region made its own laws.
3. When control of a machine or device is split between two operators.
The crane used divided control, with one person steering and another lifting.
4. A state in which no single person has full command.
After the captain left, divided control made the crew argue about the route.