Despot - Law Dictionary Search Results
Home Dictionary Name: despotDespotic
Having the character of or pertaining to a despot absolute in power possessing and abusing unlimited power evincing despotism tyrannical arbitrary...
Despot
Despot [fr. desp'thV, Gk., a governor, a ruler], an absolute prince: one who governs with unlimited authority. Despot was a title of quality given to the princes of Wallachia, Servia, and some of the neighbouring countries....
Despotism
The power spirit or principles of a despot absolute control over others tyrannical sway tyranny...
Despotize
To act the despot...
Despotism
Despotism, absolute power....
Despotat
The station or government of a despot also the domain of a despot...
Despot
A master a lord especially an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign...
Despotist
A supporter of despotism...
Hobbism
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...
Relentless
Unmoved by appeals for sympathy or forgiveness insensible to the distresses of others destitute of tenderness unrelenting unyielding unpitying as a prey to relentless despotism...
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