adj. Describes someone elected or promoted to a position s/he is not truly qualified to hold and who quits before the full extent of her
incompetence can be clearly established. A "half-term" office holder may also
resign before the law, countless controversies,
ethics investigations, etc. can catch up with her.
Question: "Since when did a half-term
governor with little political experience and even less knowledge become an expert on nuclear power and foreign relations?"
Answer: "Since Fox News and the
teabaggers proclaimed her their
messiah."