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machiavellian
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Machiavellian
(gcide) | Machiavelian \Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, Machiavellian
\Mach`i*a*vel"lian\, a. [From Machiavel (also called
Machiavelli), an Italian writer, secretary and
historiographer to the republic of Florence.]
Of or pertaining to Machiavelli, or to his supposed
principles for conduct of government, as enunciated in his
tract The Prince; politically cunning; characterized by
duplicity, political expediency, unscrupulous cunning, or bad
faith; crafty.
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Machiavellian
(gcide) | Machiavelian \Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, Machiavellian
\Mach`i*a*vel"lian\, n.
One who adopts the principles of Machiavelli; a cunning and
unprincipled politician.
[1913 Webster] Machiavelism |
machiavellian
(wn) | Machiavellian
adj 1: of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of
conduct he recommended; "Machiavellian thinking"
n 1: a follower of Machiavelli's principles |
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machiavellian
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Machiavellianism
(gcide) | Machiavelism \Mach"i*a*vel*ism\, Machiavellianism
\Mach`i*a*vel"lian*ism\, n. [Cf. F. machiav['e]lisme; It.
machiavellismo.]
The supposed principles of Machiavelli, or practice in
conformity to them; political artifice, intended to favor
arbitrary power.
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machiavellian
(wn) | Machiavellian
adj 1: of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of
conduct he recommended; "Machiavellian thinking"
n 1: a follower of Machiavelli's principles |
machiavellianism
(wn) | Machiavellianism
n 1: the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however
unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and
maintain his autocratic government |
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