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zabernism.

The misuse or abuse of military authority; bullying.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The misuse or abuse of military authority; bullying.

    obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From the German name for Saverne, a town in Alsace. Originated from an incident in 1913 involving an overzealous soldier who wounded a cobbler for laughing at him, ultimately triggering an intervention from the army who took over the power from local authorities.

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