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Government by whoever's grandfather did something impressive.
means A ruling class holding power by inherited rank and privilege rather than merit or election.
from From Greek aristokratia, rule by the aristoi, the best — a flattering self-assessment that conveniently became hereditary.
Plato's pitchHe meant rule by the wisest, not the richest.
Blue bloodPale skin showed veins, proving you never labored.
Etymology slipThe best quietly became the well-born instead.