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O Patrimonialismo
A crucial concept in Brazilian sociology describing a system where the state is treated as the private property of those in power. It is often used to explain corruption and bureaucracy. It is a formal, analytical term.
Examples in context
O patrimonialismo dificulta a modernização das instituições brasileiras.
Patrimonialism hinders the modernization of Brazilian institutions.
A herança colonial reforçou o patrimonialismo na nossa política.
The colonial legacy reinforced patrimonialism in our politics.
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