Machiavellianism
- Proper noun. A political philosophy, based on the writings of Machiavelli, especially ''The Prince'', that advocates the use of ruthlessness and duplicity in political dealings.
- Proper noun. A political maneuver that exemplifies the philosophy.
- Proper noun. Any ruthless, duplicitous behavior.
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