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machiavellianism
noun

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Definition of machiavellianism:

machiavellianism (noun):
appropriateness or suitability
the political theory of machiavelli
a political system governed by a single individual.
the view that politics is amoral and that any means however unscrupulous can justifiably be used in achieving political power

Synonyms for machiavellianism:

autarchy
authoritarianism
caesarism
capitalization
despotism
dictatorship
expediency
exploitation
form of government
making hay while the sun shines
manipulation
monarchy
monocracy
one-man rule
opportunism
political system
realpolitik
shogunate
stalinism
striking while the iron is hot
totalitarianism
tyranny
unscrupulousness

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