despotic

/dɛspˈɒtɪk/

/dɪˈspɑtɪk/

despotic

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

synonyms : despotical

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

ruled by or characteristic of a despot

Examples

1. His superiors treated him in coolly despotic fashion.

2. So they present a rather despotic front to people not in a car.

3. A despotic state, there are no fundamental rules.

4. And what is the principle of despotic rule?