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kakistocracy
kak-i-stawk-ruh-see
noun
an aristocracy without morals; rule by society's worst elements
1901Calvin ThomasThe Life and Works of Friedrich SchillerHe was not concerned with aristocracy in general, but with the particular kakistocracy that had disgraced his native land.1975Robert AdamsThe Coming of the HorseclansI could not watch this land despoiled and its people extirpated; but even a barbarian king could rule it better than the present kakistocracy.1984Robert AdamsThe Seven Magical Jewels of Ireland...Don Diego feels that honor is now dead in Spain . . . and, considering certain of the shameful acts and base practices of the kakistocracy that presently controls the King of Spain, Don Diego may well be of a correctness, entirely.

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