Associations to the word «Despotism»

Wiktionary

DESPOTISM, noun. Government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

Dictionary definition

DESPOTISM, noun. Dominance through threat of punishment and violence.
DESPOTISM, noun. A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).

Wise words

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