spoils system

spoil sys·tem

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Definitions of spoils system words

noun spoils system the system or practice in which public offices with their emoluments and advantages are at the disposal of the victorious party for its own purposes. 1
noun spoils system political party gives jobs to supporters 1
noun spoils system the practice of filling appointive public offices with friends and supporters of the ruling political party 0
noun spoils system the system or practice of regarding and treating appointive public offices as the booty of the successful party in an election, to be distributed, with their opportunities for profit, among party workers 0

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40

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