Obs. rare–1. [ad. Gr. χειροκρατία, f. χειρο- hand- + -κρατια rule.] Government by the strong hand or by physical force.
1677. Govt. Venice, 300. It might rather have been called Chirocratie, all things being managed by Violence and Tumult.
Obs. rare–1. [ad. Gr. χειροκρατία, f. χειρο- hand- + -κρατια rule.] Government by the strong hand or by physical force.
1677. Govt. Venice, 300. It might rather have been called Chirocratie, all things being managed by Violence and Tumult.
