democrasy -
n. (pl. -ies)
1 a a system of
government by the whole
population, usu. through elected representatives. b a State so governed. c any organization governed on democratic principles.
2 a classless and tolerant form of society.
3 US a the principles of the Democratic Party. b its members.
[F d÷mocratie f. LL democratia f. Gk demokratia f. demos the people + -CRACY]