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Despotism
01
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
singular
not gender specific
02
a form of government where a single ruler or authority exercises absolute power without checks or limitations
Examples
The country's descent into despotism led to widespread censorship and political repression.
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