despotic

adj
/disˈpɒt.ɪk/UK/dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/US

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δεσποτικός (despotikós) via French despotique, equivalent to despot + -ic.

  1. derived from despotique

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.

    • This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.
  2. Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.

    • The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.

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