hith·er·to
ˌhiT͟Hərˈto͞o/
adverb
until now or until the point in time under discussion.
"there is a need to replace what has hitherto been a haphazard method of payment"
i·de·ol·o·gy
ˌīdēˈäləjē,ˌidēˈäləjē/
noun
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
"the ideology of republicanism"
synonyms: beliefs, ideas, ideals, principles, ethics, morals;
con·sen·sus
kənˈsensəs/
noun
general agreement.
"a consensus of opinion among judges"
con·de·scend·ing
ˌkändəˈsendiNG/
adjective
having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
"she thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending"
synonyms: patronizing, supercilious, superior, snobbish, snobby, disdainful, lofty, haughty;
mo·nop·o·ly
məˈnäpəlē/
noun
the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.
"his likely motive was to protect his regional monopoly on furs"
