Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IM-POL'I-TIC
IM-PO-LITE'NESSIM-PO-LIT'IC-AL
IM-POL'I-TIC, a.
- Not wise; devising and pursuing measures adapted to injure the public interest; as, an impolitic prince or minister.
- Unwise; adapted to injure the public interest; as, an impolitic law, measure, or scheme.
- Not wise in private concerns; pursuing measures ill suited to promote private welfare; not prudent.
- Not suited to promote private interest.
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