Cannonism

noun

Can·​non·​ism

ˈkanəˌnizəm

plural -s

: concentration of the means of control over the procedure and business of the U.S. House of Representatives in the hands of its speaker

Word History

Etymology

Joseph G. Cannon †1926 American politician + English -ism

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