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absolutism

noun

1.

dominance through threat of punishment and violence

despotism tyranny

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2.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

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absolutist absolutistic

3.

an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government.

fullriking totalism totalitarianism

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absolutist absolutistic

4.

the doctrine of an absolute being, often related to idealism in philosophy.