DESPOTISM

DESPOTISM. → See GOVERNMENT, MONARCHICAL, TYRANNY IN

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despotism. Despotism, n. absolute power, tyranny, cruelty, pride

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Des″po‐tism (?), n. [[Cf. F. despotisme.]] 1. 1. The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny. “The despotism of vice.” Byron.
2. 2. A government which is directed by a despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy.
Despotism . . . is the only form of government which may with safety to itself neglect the education of its infant poor. Bp. Horsley.