Pseudogovernment

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An apparent or false government.

    "The nearly $8 billion acquisition by a company affiliated with the elite force has amplified concerns in Iran over what some call the rise of a pseudogovernment, prompting members of Parliament to begin an investigation into the deal."

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"The nearly $8 billion acquisition by a company affiliated with the elite force has amplified concerns in Iran over what some call the rise of a pseudogovernment, prompting members of Parliament to begin an investigation into the deal."

Etymology

From pseudo- + government.

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