sociocracy

noun

so·​ci·​oc·​ra·​cy

ˌsōs(h)ēˈäkrəsē

plural -es

1

: a theoretical form of government in which society as a whole has sovereign rights

2

: the application of scientifically determined principles promoting the interests of society as a whole

Word History

Etymology

French sociocratie, from socio- + -cratie -cracy

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