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Absolutism
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absolutisme
a government in which a ruler has the absolute power and authority in a country and over the people
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absolutisme, doctrine van een absoluut wezen
the doctrine of an absolute being
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absolutisme
the belief in a political theory that stands for giving the total power to a single person or government at all times
Example
Absolutism often involves the suppression of political opposition and the centralization of authority, contrasting sharply with the principles of constitutionalism and checks and balances.
During the Age of Enlightenment, many philosophers and thinkers challenged the principles of absolutism, advocating for more democratic forms of governance.
Critics of absolutism argue that it concentrates too much power in the hands of one individual, leading to potential abuse and tyranny.
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absolutisme, dominantie door bedreiging
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
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