zabernism
English
Etymology
From the German name for Saverne, a town in Alsace. Originated from an incident in 1913 involving an overzealous soldier who wounded a cobbler for laughing at him, ultimately triggering an intervention from the army who took over the power from local authorities.
Noun
zabernism (uncountable)
- (obsolete) The misuse or abuse of military authority; bullying.