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- Dictionaryauthoritarianism/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪənɪz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. the enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.
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Form of social organization characterized by submission to authority
Authoritarianism is a political system characterized by the rejection of political plurality, the use of strong central power to preserve the political status quo, and reductions in democracy, separation of powers, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Political scientists have created many typologies describing variations of authoritarian forms of government. Authoritarian regimes may be either a... Wikipedia