jackboot

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A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era
The spirit that motivates a totalitarian or overly militaristic regime or policy

That country has been under the jackboot of the military for years.

Jackboots are heavy boots that come up to the knee, such as the ones worn by some soldiers
disapproval If a country or group of people is under the jackboot, they are suffering because the government is cruel and undemocratic. a boot worn by soldiers that covers their leg up to the knee (Perhaps from jack (14-19 centuries) (from jaque; JACKET) + boot)
{i} large boot whose top reaches above the knee
jackboots
{n} very large boots serving for armor
jackbooted
Wearing a pair of jackboots
jackboots
plural of jackboot
jackboot
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