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1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.

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muckraking

Politics; Political Science

A journalist who exposes conduct or practices that are against the public interest. Modern day journalists who expose malpractices prefer to be called "investigative reporters." ...

mudslinging

Politics; Political Science

The practice of trying to discredit political opponents by spreading lies, distortions, and innuendo about them. Mudslinging is part of what is today called "negative ...

multilateralism

Politics; Political Science

Pertaining to several sides. It can refer to international trade between more than two countries without discrimination between them, or to international diplomatic accords or ...

multinational corporations

Politics; Political Science

Corporations that have operations in more than one country. Many of these corporations are very large, with budgets that exceed that of some nations??? GDP. The majority of them ...

multipolar

Politics; Political Science

Having many poles. The term is often used to refer to the post-Cold War world, which is multipolar rather than bipolar, meaning that there are now many centers of global power ...

multiple warheads

Politics; Political Science

Several warheads (the part of the weapon that carries the explosive charge) on one strategic missile. Multiple warheads are also referred to as MIRVs, for multiple independently ...

fifth column

Politics; Political Science

A treasonous group or faction who give support to an enemy. For example, a nation might be successfully fighting an external enemy, but then be undone by the appearance of a fifth ...