Associations to the word «Despotic»

Wiktionary

DESPOTIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
DESPOTIC, adjective. Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.

Dictionary definition

DESPOTIC, adjective. Belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot.
DESPOTIC, adjective. Ruled by or characteristic of a despot; "moved from a feudal to a despotic order"; "his administration was arrogant and despotic".
DESPOTIC, adjective. Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government".

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