Gendrot describes a “clannish” system that ensures officers close ranks to protect their own, leading to a sense of impunity.
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Clannish
Synonyms for "clannish" (45 found)
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Adjective(1 words)
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Related words (22)
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4 entriesTranslations
5 translations across 5 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- clànic adj (of or related to a clan)
Finnish
1 entries- klaani adj (of or related to a clan)
French
1 entries- clanique adj (of or related to a clan)
Polish
1 entries- klanowy adj (of or related to a clan)
Russian
1 entries- кла́новый adj (of or related to a clan)
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