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1. (n.) absolutism
the principle or the exercise of unrestricted power in government.
2. absolutism
any theory holding that values, principles, etc., are absolute and not relative, dependent, or changeable.
Etymology: (1745–55)
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1. (noun) absolutism, tyranny, despotism
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
2. (noun) dictatorship, absolutism, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
3. (noun) absolutism, totalitarianism, totalism
the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
4. (noun) absolutism
the doctrine of an absolute being
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1. (noun) absolutism
the state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism
2. (noun) absolutism
doctrine of absolute decrees
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