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Webster 1913 Edition
Despotism
Des′po-tism
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
despotisme
.] 1.
The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny.
“The despotism of vice.” Byron.
2.
A government which is directed by a despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy.
Despotism
. . . is the only form of government which may with safety to itself neglect the education of its infant poor. Bp. Horsley.
Webster 1828 Edition
Despotism
DESPOTISM
, n.1.
Absolute power; authority unlimited and uncontrolled by men, constitution or laws, and depending alone on the will of the prince; as the despotism of a Turkish sultan.2.
An arbitrary government, as that of Turkey and Persia.Definition 2024
despotism
despotism
English
Noun
despotism (plural despotisms)
- 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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government by a singular authority
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