machiavelism Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mach"i*a*vel*ism, Mach`i*a*vel"ian*ism noun (Also<
  • Machiavelism
  • Machiavelianism
)
Etymology
Cf. F. machiavélisme; It. machiavellismo.
Definitions
  1. The supposed principles of Machiavel, or practice in conformity to them; political artifice, intended to favor arbitrary power.

Webster 1913