bossdom

[ baws-duhm, bos- ]

noun
  1. the status, influence, or power of a boss, especially a political boss.

Origin of bossdom

1
First recorded in 1885–90; boss1 + -dom

Words Nearby bossdom

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How to use bossdom in a sentence

  • The chief ringster was William M. Tweed, and his name will always be associated in the public mind with political bossdom.

    The Boss and the Machine | Samuel P. Orth
  • New York City is not unique in its experience with political bossdom.

    The Boss and the Machine | Samuel P. Orth