despotism
/ˈdɛspəˌtɪzəm/
the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly
“The people suffered under years of despotism.”
Origin: Greek despotēs (master, lord) + French -isme (-ism)
/ˈdɛspəˌtɪzəm/
the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly
“The people suffered under years of despotism.”
Origin: Greek despotēs (master, lord) + French -isme (-ism)