Machiavellianism
Ma·chi·a·vel·lian·ism
noun\-ˈve-lē-ə-ˌni-zəm, -ˈvel-yə-ˌni-zəm\
Definition of MACHIAVELLIANISM
: the political theory of Machiavelli; especially : the view that politics is amoral and that any means however unscrupulous can justifiably be used in achieving political power
First Known Use of MACHIAVELLIANISM
1626
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