Machiavelism
Pronunciation : Mach"i*a*vel*ism, Mach`i*a*vel"ian*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. machiav?lisme; It. machiavellismo.]
Definition : Defn: The supposed principles of Machiavel, or practice in conformity to them; political artifice, intended to favor arbitrary power.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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