Noun
democratic centralism (uncountable)
A set of principles of internal organization, mainly associated with Leninism, in which political decisions reached by voting are binding upon all members of the party.
Antonym: bureaucratic centralism
Hu Jintao stated that upholding democratic centralism was essential to preserving the solidarity and unity of the Party, and to boosting its creativity and vitality. Source: Internet
The Bolsheviks advocated the policy of democratic centralism that would allow members to elect their leaders and decide policy but that once policy was set, members would be obligated to have complete loyalty in their leaders. Source: Internet
The stated purpose of the one-party state was to ensure that capitalist exploitation would not return to the Soviet Union and that the principles of democratic centralism would be most effective in representing the people's will in a practical manner. Source: Internet
These activities have turned organization departments into models in working towards core tasks, serving overall interests, running Party affairs and department affairs strictly, practicing democratic centralism, and upholding unity and harmony. Source: Internet