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Machiavellian

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Cakewalker

Machiavellian (mak-ee-uh-vel-ee-un) adj. Also Machiavellian.
Cunning; grossly unscrupulous; double-dealing, especially in politics. - Machiavellianism n. 1. Political chicanery. 2. Belief that any means used to maintain a strong central government are justifiable.


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