Ar`is*to*crat"ic (#), Ar`is*to*crat"ic*al (#), a. [Gr. : cf. F. aristocratique.]
1.
Of or pertaining to an aristocracy; consisting in, or favoring, a government of nobles, or principal men; as, an aristocratic constitution.
2.
Partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy; characteristic of, or originating with, the aristocracy; as, an aristocratic measure; aristocratic pride or manners.
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Ar`is*to*crat"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Ar`is*to*crat"ic*al*ness, n.
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