English Explanatory Dictionary

contractocracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The routine use of contractors to perform the functions of government rather than regular government employees, often with the implication that the contractors are ineffective and simply enriching themselves due to government corruption.

Word forms

contractocracy contractocracies

Etymology

From contract + -ocracy.

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