Bossism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The domination of a political party by a single, powerful person (the boss) US, uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    domination of a political organization by a party boss wordnet

Synonyms

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arbitrarinessauthoritarianismauthoritativenessautocraticalnesscareer politicsconfrontation politics

Etymology

From boss + -ism.

Related phrases

political party

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