Ma·chi·a·vel·li·an·ism (măk

ē-ə-věl

ē-ə-nĭz

əm) also
Ma·chi·a·vel·lism (-věl

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əm)
n.The political doctrine of Machiavelli, which denies the relevance of morality in political affairs and holds that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing and maintaining political power.
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