Definition: Malaxage is a term used in the context of the French language, specifically in the area of legal and political discourse. It refers to the process or method by which an individual or group gains power within a society or organization through acts of violence or coercion. In France, malaxage has been used as a metaphor for the authoritarian regime that was in place from 1870 until its overthrow in 1944. During this period, the government used a combination of violence