Some words

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"