'Machiavelism' definitions:

Definition of 'Machiavelism'

From: GCIDE

Machiavelism \Mach"i*a*vel*ism\, Machiavellianism \Mach`i*a*vel"lian*ism\, n. [Cf. F. machiav['e]lisme; It. machiavellismo.] The supposed principles of Machiavelli, or practice in conformity to them; political artifice, intended to favor arbitrary power. [1913 Webster]