absolutism

1. (noun) the doctrine of an absolute being
Related Words: doctrine, ism, philosophy, school of thought

2. (noun) the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
Synonyms: totalism, totalitarianism
Related Words: ideology, political orientation, political theory

3. (noun) dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Synonyms: despotism, tyranny
Related Words: ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency, control, dominance

4. (noun) a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Synonyms: Caesarism, Stalinism, authoritarianism, despotism, dictatorship, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, totalitarianism, tyranny
Related Words: autarchy, autocracy, police state



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