Despotism

What do we mean by despotism?

Rule by or as if by a despot; absolute power or authority. noun

The actions of a despot; tyranny. noun

A government or political system in which the ruler exercises absolute power. noun

A state so ruled. noun

Absolute power; authority unlimited and uncontrolled by constitutional restrictions, and depending only on the will of the prince: as, the despotism of Louis XIV. noun

An arbitrary government; the rule of a despot; absolutism; autocracy. noun

Figuratively, absolute power or controlling influence. noun

Synonyms Despotism, Tyranny, Autocracy, Absolutism. All these words imply absolute power. Tyranny is the abuse of absolute power, legal or usurped, and implies oppression. Despotism, in its earlier and still frequent meaning, does not necessarily imply either regard or disregard for the welfare of the subject; but there is also a tendency to give it essentially the same meaning as tyranny, using absolutism or autocracy where an unfavorable meaning is not intended. See oppression. noun

The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny. noun

A government which is directed by a despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy. noun

Government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power noun

Dominance through threat of punishment and violence noun

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) 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.

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"Despotism is government by a singular authority - either a single person or tightly knit group - which rules with absolute power." Urban Dictionary

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A guy that is the weird sexual one in your friend group. he is funny hang out with but will never ever get a date because he objectifies women. he always looks like a pedo.....but isnt. he can be sweet, but it is usually just to get in your pants. if you ever meet a despot, introduce him to someone else. Urban Dictionary

A large wharehouse that sells poorly made household items made in china, warped lumber, and grossly underpays its employees. Urban Dictionary

A term used to characterize present day politics all over the world as the apparent surge in fascist-leaning leaders is seen. Urban Dictionary

The name for dictators in small countries that think they are more important than they are. The term comes from how children play soldier by putting a kitchen pot on their heads to make people think they are real soldiers. Tinpot despots have a lot less influence in the world than they think they do. They often use military forve to get what they want. Urban Dictionary

Despotism is government by a singular authority - either a single person or tightly knit group - which rules with absolute power. Also, see despotism and hydraulic despotism. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to despotism:
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Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word despotism:
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Words that rhyme with despotism:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe despotism:
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Words that sound like despotism:
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