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A system of government or social structure in which the worst or least qualified individuals hold power.
Corruption and nepotism led to a misocracy where unqualified relatives of officials were appointed to key positions.
Dishonesty and favoritism resulted in a system where the worst people gained power through family connections.
Often used critically to describe dysfunctional governance or social hierarchies.
Use 'misocracy' to describe systems where incompetence or corruption is systemic, not just isolated cases.
Don't apply this term to all governments or systems—reserve it for clearly dysfunctional cases.
From Greek 'misos' (hatred) + 'kratos' (rule), literally 'rule by the worst'. Coined in the 19th century to describe corrupt or incompetent governance.
Primarily used in academic or political discourse to critique systems where power is held by unqualified or corrupt individuals.