Machiavellianism

  1. 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.
  2. Proper noun.  A political maneuver that exemplifies the philosophy.
  3. Proper noun.  Any ruthless, duplicitous behavior.

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