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POLYGARCHY

\pˌɒlɪɡˈɑːki], \pˌɒlɪɡˈɑːki], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_ɡ_ˈɑː_k_i]\

Definitions of POLYGARCHY

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A term sometimes used to denote a government of many or several; a government where the sovereignty is shared by several persons; a collegiate or divided executive.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

n. [Greek] Government by many rulers; polyarchy.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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