despotism
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Synonyms for despotism
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Synonyms for despotism
a government in which a single leader or party exercises absolute control over all citizens and every aspect of their lives
a political doctrine advocating the principle of absolute rule
absolute power, especially when exercised unjustly or cruelly
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Synonyms for despotism
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Synonyms
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc
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