kleptocracy

(klep täk′rə sē)

a political regime whose members make flagrantly dishonest use of their official position for personal gain

Origin: < klept- (see kleptomania + -o- + -cracy

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noun pl. klep·toc·ra·cies

A government characterized by rampant greed and corruption.

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Origin: Greek kleptein, to steal

Origin: + -cracy

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