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bossism

[ baw-siz-uhm, bos-iz- ]

noun

  1. control by bosses, boss, especially political bosses. boss.

bossism

/ ˈbɒsˌɪzəm /

noun

  1. the domination or the system of domination of political organizations by bosses
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bossism1

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; boss 1 + -ism
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Example Sentences

But no one ever resented the old warrior's genial "bossism."

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