MACHIAVELIAN
a.[from Machiavel, an Italian writer, secretary and historiographer to the republic of Florence. ] Pertaining to Machiavel, or denoting his principles; politically cunning; crafty; cunning in political management.
n.One who adopts the principles of Machiavel.
Mach `i *a *vel "ian, a. Etym: [From Machiavel, an Italian writer, secretary and historiographer to the republic of Florence. ]
MACHIAVELIAN Mach `i *a *vel "ian, n.