despotism

[ des-puh-tiz-uh m ]

/ ˈdɛs pəˌtɪz əm /

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noun

the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority.

absolute power or control; tyranny.

an absolute or autocratic government.

a country ruled by a despot.

Origin of despotism

From the French word despotisme, dating back to 1720–30. See despot, -ism

Words nearby despotism

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Example sentences from the Web for despotism

The problem is that “this dude” does more than “one thing”—unless Rodman is referring to despotism generally, which I doubt.

Ping-Pong Diplomacy Not An Option? Try Ding-Dong Diplomacy |Kevin Bleyer |January 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In his time, in the ashes of world war, another critical part of the world was torn between democracy and despotism.

Full Transcript/Video of Mitt Romney’s Foreign Policy Speech at the VMI |Justin Green |October 8, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Rouzbeh and Trita Parsi on the revolutionary government's return to despotism.

What's Happening in Iran |The Daily Beast |February 11, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
In an intractable country, despotism and the cynical short-term maneuver are big temptations.

Gandhi Family Feud |Shoma Chaudhury |April 12, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

I do not recognize in this view of things the despotism of Turkey.

The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. III. (of 12) |Edmund Burke
As time went on Napoleon's despotism grew more and more oppressive.

An Introduction to the History of Western Europe |James Harvey Robinson
His home was afflicted with the curse of his polygamy, his kingdom with the curse of his despotism.

The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Kings |F. W. Farrar
I think I see the same great eyes open when they shall see La Fayette open the gates of the capital to despotism and aristocracy.

History of the Girondists, Volume I |Alphonse de Lamartine
We only want a chance to cast off the chains of despotism which now oppress us.

The Land of Thor |J. Ross Browne

British Dictionary definitions for despotism

despotism

/ (ˈdɛspəˌtɪzəm) /

noun

the rule of a despot; arbitrary, absolute, or tyrannical government

arbitrary or tyrannical authority or behaviour

Cultural definitions for despotism

despotism

[ (des-puh-tiz-uhm) ]

Unlimited political rule by one person.

notes for despotism

The term usually suggests unscrupulous rule, or tyranny.

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