meritocracy
/mɛɹɪˈtɔkɹəsi/
government or holding of power by people selected based on ability
meritocracy in a sentence
“The company claimed to be a meritocracy where talent was rewarded.”
Origin of meritocracy
Latin meritum (deserve, earn) + Greek kratos (power, rule); coined in 1958 by Michael Young
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the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly
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cruel and oppressive government or rule
subjugation
the action of bringing under domination or control
domination
the exercise of control or influence over others
supremacy
the state of being supreme; highest authority
jurisdiction
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments