Word: henchmen
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Dates: during 1885-1885
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...appointed by the Minister of Police. As the rector's authority is superior to that of the faculty, it will be seen what an immense power for good or ill this right of appointment places in the Minister's hands. If he fills the office with his parasites and henchmen, he destroys the influence of the universities at a blow...