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autocratic

adjective as in holding power exclusively

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In 2024, 45 countries were moving toward more autocratic government across the globe, including in places like Hungary, Turkey, Mexico, Greece and Ghana.

From BBC

What do these recent events in Brazil potentially mean for the global autocratic project?

From Salon

They appear to be using Kirk’s assassination as a pretext for a more restrictive autocratic crackdown on their political opponents and the media.

From Salon

His personalist rule is a defining feature of autocratic and authoritarian regimes.

From Salon

Each day, his autocratic power and dictatorial aspirations continue to grow.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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