Pseudogovernment
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 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."
Example
More examples"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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