"vetocracy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vetocracies [plural]
Etymology: From veto + -cracy; coined by American political scientist Francis Fukuyama. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|veto|cracy}} veto + -cracy Head templates: {{en-noun}} vetocracy (plural vetocracies)
  1. A dysfunctional system of governance whereby no single entity can acquire enough power to make decisions and take effective charge. Translations (Translations): vétrocratie [feminine] (French), vetokrati [common-gender] (Swedish)

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