Found 2 items, similar to Caesarism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Caesarism Caesarism n : 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, despotism, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Caesarism Caesarism \C[ae]"sar*ism\, n. [Cf. F. C['e]sarisme.] A system of government in which unrestricted power is exercised by a single person, to whom, as C[ae]sar or emperor, it has been committed by the popular will; imperialism; also, advocacy or support of such a system of government. [1913 Webster] Note: This word came into prominence in the time of Napoleon III., as an expression of the claims and political views of that emperor, and of the politicians of his court. [1913 Webster]