caciquism

/ kəˈsiːkˌɪzəm /

noun

1. (esp in Spanish America) government by local political bosses

Example Sentences

In addition to the social halo imparted by its possession, there is a condition grown out of it, known locally as "caciquism."

From Project Gutenberg

Caciquism is the social and political prestige exercised by a local man or family.

From Project Gutenberg