A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Statism
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The art of governing a state; statecraft; policy. [Obs.]The enemies of God . . . call our religion statism. South.
Statism meaning & definition 1 of Statism.
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The belief in the necessity of an external coercive institutional authority. Statists may believe that the practical value of a state outweighs the moral discrepencies associated with statism, and therefore many believe that although the state may be an immoral institution it is a practical and necessary one. As to what responsibilities the state should have is a topic often times debated amongst proponents of statism.
Statism meaning & definition 2 of Statism.
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A political system in which the state has substantial centralized control over social and economic affairs.
Statism meaning & definition 3 of Statism.
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the principle that the government should own or control most of a countrys industry and economy:
Statism meaning & definition 4 of Statism.
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