Ma·chi·a·vel·lian·ism /-ˈvɛliəˌnɪzəm, ˈvɛljəˌnɪzəm/
Mach·i·a·vel·ism Mach·i·a·vel·lian·ism n. The supposed principles of Machiavelli, or practice in conformity to them; political artifice, intended to favor arbitrary power.
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Machiavellianism
n : the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however
unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create
and maintain his autocratic government