A partial government shutdown refers to a situation where only part of the federal government is not operating due to a lack of funding. Full definition
Assertions by state lawmakers to go without pay during the 16 day partial government shutdown in October appear to have been empty promises. (news.wbfo.org)
Overflowing in - boxes and confusion greet relieved researchers after the 16 - day partial government shutdown (scientificamerican.com)
These findings come from a Gallup poll conducted Oct. 3 - 6 that followed the Oct. 1 partial government shutdown after lawmakers in Washington were unable to pass a spending plan for the federal government. (news.gallup.com)