timocracy

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A state described by Plato as being governed on principles of honor and military glory.

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An Aristotelian state in which civic honor or political power increases with the amount of property one owns.

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A form of government in which a certain amount of property is requisite as a qualification for Office.

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A state in which the love of honor is the ruling motive.

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A state in which honors are distributed according to a rating of property.

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A form of government in which ambition for honor, power and military glory motivates the rulers.

noun

A form of government in which civic honor or political power increases with the amount of property one owns.