democratic centralism
noun
: a principle of Communist party organization by which members take part in policy discussions and elections at all levels but must follow decisions made at higher levels
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Though it’s made to look like fun, the TikTok hawks warn us, the app is infested with micro-spies from China (who may or may not be using our finger-dancing moves to bolster Leninist democratic centralism).
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The Economist, 13 Nov. 2020
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The Economist, 13 Nov. 2020
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