polycracy

English

Etymology

poly- +‎ -cracy or from Polycrates

Noun

polycracy (uncountable)

A dynasty within a democracy; Government by a clan or relatives of self-elected rulers amid a democratic process
A tyrannic regime within a democracy

References

“polycracy”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

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