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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bossism¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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