meritocracy

n. government by the gifted or skilled, government by the intellectually worthy (rather than by family lineage or class)

Meritocracy is a system of a government or another organization wherein appointments are made and responsibilities are given based on demonstrated ability (merit) and talent rather than by wealth (plutocracy), family connections (nepotism), class privilege, cronyism, popularity (as in democracy) or other historical determinants of social position and political power.
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Noun
1. a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
(hypernym) social organization, social organisation, social structure, social system, structure
2. the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
(hypernym) political orientation, ideology, political theory

a value which privileges the hardworking over the less driven.

Rulership by the most skilled leader