👉 In political science, a "poliadic" refers to a situation where two or more parties in a democratic election campaign are engaged in a heated and often controversial debate. This can involve contentious issues such as immigration, foreign policy, healthcare, or even personal attacks. Poliads are typically characterized by intense rhetoric, debates over the merits of each candidate's policies, and sometimes even the use of violence to achieve their goals. The term is used to describe the political atmosphere in which parties engage in