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Absolutism
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a government in which a ruler has the absolute power and authority in a country and over the people
02
the doctrine of an absolute being
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the belief in a political theory that stands for giving the total power to a single person or government at all times
Example
Absolutism in politics refers to a system of government where a single ruler holds all the power, often justified by the doctrine of the divine right of kings.
The reign of Louis XIV of France is often cited as a classic example of absolutism, where the king exercised complete control over the state and its institutions.
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dominance through threat of punishment and violence
