Ma·chi·a·vel·lian 
/ˌmækijəˈvɛlijən/ adjective
/ˌmækijəˈvɛlijən/ adjective [more Machiavellian; most Machiavellian] : using clever lies and tricks in order to get or achieve something : clever and dishonest
▪ He relied on Machiavellian [=devious] tactics to get elected. ▪ a Machiavellian battle for control of the company
▪ He relied on Machiavellian [=devious] tactics to get elected. ▪ a Machiavellian battle for control of the company
— Machiavellian noun, plural Machiavellians [count]
▪ a political Machiavellian
▪ a political Machiavellian
