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Meaning of 'despotic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Despotic [ a.]
- Alt. of Despotical

Meaning of 'despotic' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . despotic [ s]
Meaning (1):
- characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Example in sentence:
  • a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war;
  • a tyrannical government;
  • an authoritarian regime;
  • autocratic government;
  • despotic rulers
Meaning (2):
- ruled by or characteristic of a despot
Example in sentence:
  • his administration was arrogant and despotic;
  • moved from a feudal to a despotic order

Nearby Words:

descant descanted descanter descanting descend descendant descended descendent descender descendibility

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