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legalism
Definition
excessive adherence to law or formula.
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standardization
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Standardization or standardisation is the process of implementing and developing technical standards. Standardization can help to maximize compatibility, interoperability, safety, repeatability, or quality. It can also facilitate commoditization of formerly custom processes.
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mandate of heaven
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The Mandate of Heaven (Chinese: 天命; pinyin: tiānmìng; literally: "heaven decree") is an ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that tiān (heaven) granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.
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Confucianism
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a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius.
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Daosim
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a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu ( fl. 6th century BC), advocating humility and religious piety.
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filial piety
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In Confucian philosophy, filial piety (Chinese: 孝, xiào) is a virtue of respect for one's father, elders, and ancestors. The Confucian classic Xiao Jing or Classic of Xiào, thought to be written around the Qin-Han period, has historically been the authoritative source on the Confucian tenet of xiào / "filial piety".
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dynasty
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a line of hereditary rulers of a country.
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civil service
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the permanent professional branches of a government's administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians.
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autocrat
Definition
of or relating to a ruler who has absolute power.
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