Swedish Meaning of despotism

despotism

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Definitions and Meaning of despotism in English

Wordnet

despotism (n)

dominance through threat of punishment and violence

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

Webster

despotism (n.)

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

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

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despotism

dominance through threat of punishment and violence, a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws o

Enevälde,diktatur,Fascism,Tyranni,absolutism,autarki,authoritarianism,Caesarism,kommunism,monarki

Demokrati,frihet,Autonomi,Självbestämmande,självstyre,Självstyre,Självstyre,Suveränitet

despotical => despotisk, despotic => despotisk, despotat => despoti, despot => Despot, desport => sport,