stat·ism (st  t z  m)n. The practice or doctrine of giving a centralized government control over economic planning and policy. stat ist adj. & n. |
statism [ˈsteɪtɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the theory or practice of concentrating economic and political power in the state, resulting in a weak position for the individual or community with respect to the government
statism, stateism
1. the principle of concentrating major political and economic controls in the state.
2. the support of the sovereignty of the state. — statist, n., adj.
See also: Government2. the support of the sovereignty of the state. — statist, n., adj.
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