"Boulwarism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Boulware + -ism. Named after American businessman and General Electric's former vice-president Lemuel Boulware, who pioneered the strategy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Boulware|ism}} Boulware + -ism, {{named-after/list|businessman and General Electric's former vice-president||||}} businessman and General Electric's former vice-president, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Lemuel Boulware}} Lemuel Boulware, {{named-after|en|Lemuel Boulware|nationality=American|occupation=businessman and General Electric's former vice-president|wplink==}} Named after American businessman and General Electric's former vice-president Lemuel Boulware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Boulwarism (uncountable)
  1. The tactic, in negotiations with labor unions, of investigating a dispute and then making an ultimate offer that will not be revised. Wikipedia link: Boulwarism Tags: uncountable
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