polycracy

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ -cracy or from Polycrates.

Noun

polycracy (uncountable)

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

References

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