absolutism, n.
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the doctrine of an absolute being
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the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
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absolutism totalism totalitarianism
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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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Caesarism Stalinism absolutism authoritarianism despotism dictatorship monocracy one-man rule shogunate totalitarianism tyranny
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dominance through threat of punishment and violence
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absolutism despotism tyranny
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