Ma·chi·a·vel·lian·ism /-ˈvɛliəˌnɪzəm, ˈvɛljəˌnɪzəm/
  Mach·i·a·vel·ism Mach·i·a·vel·lian·ism n.  The supposed principles of Machiavelli, or practice in conformity to them; political artifice, intended to favor arbitrary power.
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  Machiavellianism
       n : the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however
           unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create
           and maintain his autocratic government