\Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, a. [From Machiavel, an Italian
writer, secretary and historiographer to the republic of
Florence.]
Of or pertaining to Machiavel, or to his supposed principles;
politically cunning; characterized by duplicity or bad faith;
crafty.

\Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, n.
One who adopts the principles of Machiavel; a cunning and
unprincipled politician.