Tammany Society


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Noun1.Tammany Society - a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossismTammany Society - a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism
Tammany, Tammany Hall
organization, organisation - a group of people who work together
Democratic Party - the older of two major political parties in the United States
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