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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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.
Anarchical :: Anarchical (a.) Pertaining to anarchy; without rule or government; in political confusion; tending to produce anarchy; as, anarchic despotism; anarchical opinions..
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..
Despotize :: Despotize (v. t.) To act the despot.
Arbitrary :: Arbitrary (a.) Despotic; absolute in power; bound by no law; harsh and unforbearing; tyrannical; as, an arbitrary prince or government..
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..
Despotat :: Despotat (n.) The station or government of a despot; also, the domain of a despot..
Despot :: Despot (n.) One who rules regardless of a constitution or laws; a tyrant.
Despotism :: Despotism (n.) A government which is directed by a despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy.
Arbitrarious :: Arbitrarious (a.) Arbitrary; despotic.
Despot :: Despot (n.) A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign..
Despotism :: Despotism (n.) The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny..
Hobbism :: Hobbism (n.) The philosophical system of Thomas Hobbes, an English materialist (1588-1679); esp., his political theory that the most perfect form of civil government is an absolute monarchy with despotic control over everything relating to law, morals, and religion..
Tyrannical :: Tyrannical (a.) Of or pertaining to a tyrant; suiting a tyrant; unjustly severe in government; absolute; imperious; despotic; cruel; arbitrary; as, a tyrannical prince; a tyrannical master; tyrannical government..
God :: God (n.) Figuratively applied to one who wields great or despotic power.
Despotist :: Despotist (n.) A supporter of despotism.
Ultra- :: Ultra- (a.) A prefix from the Latin ultra beyond (see Ulterior), having in composition the signification beyond, on the other side, chiefly when joined with words expressing relations of place; as, ultramarine, ultramontane, ultramundane, ultratropical, etc. In other relations it has the sense of excessively, exceedingly, beyond what is common, natural, right, or proper; as, ultraconservative; ultrademocratic, ultradespotic, ultraliberal, ultraradical, etc..
Tyrannous :: Tyrannous (a.) Tyrannical; arbitrary; unjustly severe; despotic.
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