Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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absolutism | Yes | No | No | No |
despotism | Yes | No | No | No |
absolutism (noun) | despotism (noun) |
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the doctrine of an absolute being, often related to idealism in philosophy. | a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) |
an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government. | dominance through threat of punishment and violence |
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) | |
dominance through threat of punishment and violence |