English dictionary

absolutism

/'/&/bs/@/l/u/,t/I/z/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

dominance through threat of punishment and violence

noun.state

Synonyms despotism tyranny

Source: WordNet 3.0
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

noun.group

Synonyms authoritarianism caesarism despotism dictatorship monocracy one-man rule shogunate stalinism totalitarianism tyranny

Source: WordNet 3.0
the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government

noun.cognition

Synonyms totalism totalitarianism

Source: WordNet 3.0
the doctrine of an absolute being

noun.cognition

Source: WordNet 3.0
The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism.

noun

Source: webster1913