machiavellianism
/ˌmækiəˈvɛliəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- The belief or practice of using cunning, deceit, and manipulation to gain power or achieve goals, without regard for morality.
- Psychologists study machiavellianism as one of the 'dark triad' personality traits.
- His machiavellianism was evident when he betrayed his closest friend for a promotion.
- The company's culture of machiavellianism encouraged employees to lie and cheat to get ahead.
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