dictatocracy
A form of government that isn't completely a dictatorship, and isn't completely a democracy. It is a strange combination of the two.
dictatocracy by Josh Smith April 9, 2004
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dictocracy
Used to describe a country in which there is effectively a dictatorship because of a long serving non-elected president or family line, but whose society most resembles a capitalist democracy. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Countries with this style include: Singapore, Tunisia.
"So much of the business here is owned by the same holding companies. Well, that is what happens when you live in a dictocracy."
dictocracy by raystep May 4, 2007
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