In British and some Commonwealth parliaments, a member of an opposition party, with responsibility for a particular portfolio.

plural of shadow minister

An ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. / A play of this form.

plural of shadow play

present participle of shadow-box

Alternative form of shadowbox

Alternative form of shadowbox

plural of shadow government

A government that is prepared to take control in response to certain events, especially one made up of the leadership of the largest opposition party in parliament which would assume control should the ruling party be displaced in elections.

(derogatory, banking, economics, finance) Bank-like activities that are not subject to existing bank regulation.