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Definition: Machiavelian
Machiavelian
\Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, Machiavellian
\Mach`i*a*vel"lian\, a. [From Machiavel (also called
Machiavelli), an Italian writer, secretary and
historiographer to the republic of Florence.]
Of or pertaining to Machiavelli, or to his supposed
principles for conduct of government, as enunciated in his
tract The Prince; politically cunning; characterized by
duplicity, political expediency, unscrupulous cunning, or bad
faith; crafty.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
Machiavelian
\Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, Machiavellian
\Mach`i*a*vel"lian\, n.
One who adopts the principles of Machiavelli; a cunning and
unprincipled politician.
[1913 Webster]
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