BOSSISM

bossism

(noun) domination of a political organization by a party boss

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bossism (usually uncountable, plural bossisms)

(US, politics) The domination of a political party by a single, powerful person (the boss)

Source: Wiktionary


Boss"ism, n.

Definition: The rule or practices of bosses, esp. political bosses. [Slang, U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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