Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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merit system | Yes | No | No | No |
spoils system | Yes | No | No | No |
merit system (noun) | spoils system (noun) |
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the system of employing and promoting civil servants on the basis of ability | the system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power |