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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

  1. n. The system of appointing and promoting civil service personnel on the basis of merit rather than political affiliation or loyalty.

WordNet 3.0

  1. n. the system of employing and promoting civil servants on the basis of ability

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  1. civil service reform
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