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despot noun

  /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ , /ˈdɛs.pət/ , /ˈdɛz.pɒt/
  • A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
 despote

despotism noun

  /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/
  • Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
 despotisme

despotic adjective

  /disˈpɒt.ɪk/ , /dəˈspɒt.ɪk/ , /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ , /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/
  • Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
  • Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
 despotique

despotically adverb

  • In a despotic manner.
 despotiquement

despotate

despotat
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