Found 3 items, similar to Absolutism.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: absolutism absolutisme
English → English (WordNet) Definition: absolutism absolutism n 1: dominance through threat of punishment and violence [syn: tyranny, despotism] 2: a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) [syn: dictatorship, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny] 3: the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government [syn: totalitarianism, totalism] 4: the doctrine of an absolute being
English → English (gcide) Definition: Absolutism Absolutism \Ab"so*lu`tism\, n. 1. The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism. [1913 Webster] The element of absolutism and prelacy was controlling. --Palfrey. [1913 Webster] 2. (Theol.) Doctrine of absolute decrees. --Ash. [1913 Webster]