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klep·toc·ra·cy  audio  (klp-tkr-s) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. klep·toc·ra·cies
A government characterized by rampant greed and corruption.
ETYMOLOGY:
Greek kleptein, to steal + -cracy

OTHER FORMS:
klepto·crat  (-t-krt) KEY (Noun), klepto·cratic(Adjective)


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