Undemocratic tendency (7)
I believe the answer is:
elitism
'undemocratic tendency' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for elitism that I've seen before include "Wanting the best" , "Superior attitude of those in power" , "lapping up the cream" , "Preferring the best" , "Government by select group" .)