political intrigue

Scope Note

Use of the techniques of manipulative mobility to wrest favors from the holders of power or to obtain political preferment; flattery and ingratiation; use of bribery; deals; palace intrigue; opportunism; "playing politics"; etc.

Identifier

Broader Term

• 660 political behavior

Related Terms

• 557 manipulative mobility
• 581 basis of marriage
• 687 offenses against the state