"high-handedness" meaning in All languages combined

See high-handedness on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: highhandedness [alternative]
Etymology: From high-handed + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|high-handed|ness}} high-handed + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} high-handedness (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being high-handed. Tags: uncountable

Alternative forms

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