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   despotism

   /ˈdɛspətɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way: "the ideology of enlightened despotism"
   • ▪ a country or political system where the ruler holds absolute power: "some nations are democracies, others are despotisms"

   Word Origin early 18th century: from French despotisme, from despote (see despot).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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