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noun
A political or social theory or system that advocates the equitable distribution of power in a society.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: horizontalidad, horizontality
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An approach to money creation theory pioneered by Basil Moore which states that private bank reserves are not managed by central banks.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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History
From horizontal + -ism. The sense “equitable distribution of power” is a calque of Spanish horizontalidad, originating from the 2001 protests in Argentina.
