governmentality

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Etymology

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From French gouvernementalité, equivalent to governmental +‎ -ity.

Noun

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governmentality (countable and uncountable, plural governmentalities)

  1. (sociology) The organized practices (mentalities, rationalities, and techniques) through which subjects are governed and influenced.
    Synonym: governmentalism