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Ma·chi·a·vel·li·an·ism  audio  (mk--vl--nzm) KEY   also Ma·chi·a·vel·lism   (-vlzm) KEY  

NOUN:
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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