bossdom [baws-duh m, bos-]
noun
1. the status, influence, or power of a boss, especially a political boss.
2. bossism
Origin: First recorded in 1885-90; boss+ -dom
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Word of the Day 03/17/18 Bossdom
bossdom [baws-duh m, bos-]
noun
1. the status, influence, or power of a boss, especially a political boss.
2. bossism
Origin: First recorded in 1885-90; boss+ -dom
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
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