the system or practice in which public offices with their emoluments and advantages are at the disposal of the victorious party for its own purposes.
[ 1830-40, Amer. ]
the system or practice in which public offices with their emoluments and advantages are at the disposal of the victorious party for its own purposes.
[ 1830-40, Amer. ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012