polycracy

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ -cracy or from Polycrates.

Noun

polycracy (uncountable)

1. A dynasty within a democracy; Government by a clan or relatives of self-elected rulers amid a democratic process
2. A tyrannic regime within a democracy

References

• “polycracy”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.