POLITICAL CONTROL
\pəlˈɪtɪkə͡l kəntɹˈə͡ʊl], \pəlˈɪtɪkəl kəntɹˈəʊl], \p_ə_l_ˈɪ_t_ɪ_k_əl k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈəʊ_l]\
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The control given through power of position held by influential political personnel. Might give them the authority to appoint an individual to an office, allow or refuse participation in any formal group or to give additional benefits.
By Henry Campbell Black
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