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absolutism

/ absolutism /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the doctrine of an absolute being
Type of:
doctrine philosophy philosophical system
noun Sense 2
the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
Type of:
political orientation ideology political theory
noun Sense 3
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Type of:
dominance ascendance ascendence
noun Sense 4
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Type of:
autocracy autarchy
Kinds of:
police state
Semantic Complexity
83%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
12
Times Searched
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doctrine philosophy philosophical system political orientation ideology political theory dominance ascendance ascendence autocracy autarchy police state