Plural noun; forces, weights, or influences that offset and balance each other.
From counterbalance, pluralized. Functions as both plural noun and third-person singular verb.
In political science, counterbalances are the backbone of democracy—separation of powers creates counterbalances between executive, legislative, and judicial branches, a structure so effective that democracies worldwide copied it like a proven recipe for freedom.
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