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Published on: 29 November 2016

Written by: Manuel Nunes Ramires Serrano All articles by Manuel Nunes Ramires Serrano

Kakistocracy (Greek: κακιστοκρατία) is a term meaning a state or country run by the worst, least qualified, and most...
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Published on: 28 February 2014

Written by: Kenneth Bailey All articles by Kenneth Bailey

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