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Rule by a small group

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oligarchy

(Other definitions for oligarchy that I've seen before include "Rule of the few" , "Political system of government by a few people" , "a few men in government" , "Government by small elite" , "Form of government with power held by a few" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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