kleptocracy

kleptocracy
kleptocratic /klep'teuh krat"ik/, adj.
/klep tok"reuh see/, n., pl. kleptocracies.
a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by a thief or thieves.
[1815-20; klepto- (comb. form of Gk kléptes thief) + -CRACY]

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  • kleptocracy — noun A corrupt and dishonest government characterised by greed. Syn: kleptarchy …   Wiktionary

  • kleptocracy — government by thieves Forms of Government …   Phrontistery dictionary

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  • kleptocracy — klep·toc·ra·cy …   English syllables

  • kleptocracy — klep•toc•ra•cy [[t]klɛpˈtɒk rə si[/t]] n. pl. cies. cvb a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by a thief or thieves • Etymology: 1815–20; < Gk klépt(ēs) thief + o + cracy klep•to•crat•ic ˌklɛp …   From formal English to slang

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