Found 4 items, similar to Despotism.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak) Definition: despotism despotisme
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: despotism despotisme, kelaliman, kesewenangan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: despotism despotism n 1: dominance through threat of punishment and violence [syn: absolutism, tyranny] 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, absolutism, authoritarianism, Caesarism, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Despotism Despotism \Des"po*tism\, n. [Cf. F. despotisme.] 1. The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny. “The despotism of vice.” --Byron. [1913 Webster] 2. A government which is directed by a despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy. [1913 Webster] Despotism . . . is the only form of government which may with safety to itself neglect the education of its infant poor. --Bp. Horsley. [1913 Webster]