bossism
- noun
- /ˈbɔsɪzəm/
- Jargon
:
jefatura
- The recent election highlighted the dangers of bossism in local government, where one leader holds too much power.
Examples
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The fact that alcohol became so closely linked with local electioneering is evidence of not only bossism and machine politics but also the need to attract votes.
Academic text (2002) -
The reformers sought to eliminate bossism from the political system to ensure fair representation for all citizens.
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His administration was often criticized for promoting bossism, as key decisions were made solely by him without input from others.
Synonyms
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4.7
To have power or control over other people
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5.1
Power and control over other people or groups
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A government where one person or group has all power and rules cruelly
The act of taking complete control of a person or thing
How Dominant
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- Jargon
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bossism comes from boss, which traces back to the Dutch word 'baas' meaning 'master', plus the ending -ism meaning 'system' or 'practice', as in heroism. So bossism is the system where one powerful boss controls a group and often uses their power for personal gain.