isocracy

noun

isoc·​ra·​cy

īˈsäkrəsē

plural -es

: equality of power or rule

especially : a system of government in which all have equal political power

Word History

Etymology

Greek isokratia, from isokratēs having equal power or equal rights (from is- + kratos strength, power) + -ia -y

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