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The substitution of business principles and methods for political methods in the conduct of the civil service. esp. the merit system instead of the spoils system in making appointments to office.

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  1. The substitution of business principles and methods for political methods in the conduct of the civil service. esp. the merit system instead of the spoils system in making appointments to office.
  2. The substitution of business principles and methods forpolitical methods in the conduct of the civil service. esp. the meritsystem instead of the spoils system in making appointments to office.