Definitions for kleptocracyklɛpˈtɒk rə si
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
klep•toc•ra•cyklɛpˈtɒk rə si(n.)(pl.)-cies.
a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by a thief or thieves.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of kleptocracy:
1815–20; < Gk klépt(ēs) thief +-o-+-cracy
klep•to•crat•ic
Wiktionary
kleptocracy(Noun)
A corrupt and dishonest government characterised by greed.
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