"fax democracy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the idea of these members waiting to receive fax messages detailing the new legislation. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fax democracy (uncountable)
  1. (politics, informal) The situation where the non-European Union members of the European Economic Area have agreed to enact legislation similar to that passed in the EU in certain areas of law. Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-fax_democracy-en-noun-vHoWonux Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, European Union, Politics Topics: government, politics
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