Definition of despot

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Despot (n.) A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign..

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Tyrannous :: Tyrannous (a.) Tyrannical; arbitrary; unjustly severe; despotic.
Despot :: Despot (n.) One who rules regardless of a constitution or laws; a tyrant.
Despotic :: Despotic (a.) Alt. of Despotica.
Absolutism :: Absolutism (n.) The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism.
Autocrat :: Autocrat (a.) One who rules with undisputed sway in any company or relation; a despot.
Absolutist :: Absolutist (a.) Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; as, absolutist principles..
Satrap :: Satrap (n.) The governor of a province in ancient Persia; hence, a petty autocrat despot..
God :: God (n.) Figuratively applied to one who wields great or despotic power.
Despotat :: Despotat (n.) The station or government of a despot; also, the domain of a despot..
Arbitrarious :: Arbitrarious (a.) Arbitrary; despotic.
Subversionary :: Subversion (n.) The act of overturning, or the state of being overturned; entire overthrow; an overthrow from the foundation; utter ruin; destruction; as, the subversion of a government; the subversion of despotic power; the subversion of the constitution..
Free :: Free (superl.) Not under an arbitrary or despotic government; subject only to fixed laws regularly and fairly administered, and defended by them from encroachments upon natural or acquired rights; enjoying political liberty..
Anarchical :: Anarchical (a.) Pertaining to anarchy; without rule or government; in political confusion; tending to produce anarchy; as, anarchic despotism; anarchical opinions..
Free :: Free (superl.) Not arbitrary or despotic; assuring liberty; defending individual rights against encroachment by any person or class; instituted by a free people; -- said of a government, institutions, etc..
Arbitrarily :: Arbitrarily (adv.) In an arbitrary manner; by will only; despotically; absolutely.
Despotist :: Despotist (n.) A supporter of despotism.
Arbitrary :: Arbitrary (a.) Despotic; absolute in power; bound by no law; harsh and unforbearing; tyrannical; as, an arbitrary prince or government..
Arbitrariness :: Arbitrariness (n.) The quality of being arbitrary; despoticalness; tyranny.
Despotical :: Despotical (a.) Having the character of, or pertaining to, a despot; absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; evincing despotism; tyrannical; arbitrary..
Despot :: Despot (n.) A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign..
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