Definition of "sycophancy" []

• The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery. (noun)

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• "Having been bitten several times before by this -- warrantless wiretapping and the Miers nomination leap to mind -- you would think that Congress would have learned by now that the Bush administration views them as an annoyance rather than a co-equal partner in governing, and that any behavior by the legislative branch other than complete sycophancy is considered to be treasonous."
• "But as JWF notes, some comic relief from Milbank’s usual sycophancy is to be found [...]"
• "I-R-I, NED, MA – You’re sycophancy is required on this thread."