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CLEPTOCRATIE [1 record]

Record 1 2026-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Political Systems
DEF

A form of government by individuals who primarily seek personal gain at the expense of those they govern.

CONT

Kleptocracy involves systematically using a government's powers to enrich its leaders.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Régimes politiques
DEF

Forme de gouvernement où l'autorité est exercée par des personnes pratiquant la corruption [...] pour s'enrichir [et] accroître leur pouvoir.

CONT

Dans une kleptocratie, les ressources de l'État sont utilisées de manière abusive à des fins d'enrichissement personnel plutôt que pour servir le bien-être de la population.

Spanish

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