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dictatorial

adjective as in tyrannical, authoritarian

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The unique factor in the current situation is that in traditional dictatorial regimes, the state directly carries out the repression of opponents.

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Orbán is a strongman, but he’s much more sophisticated in how he applies his dictatorial powers.

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How can such a playful fellow have dictatorial aspirations?!

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But officials said the departure of a drug vessel from Venezuela makes Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s dictatorial president labeled by the White House as a top drug kingpin, indirectly responsible.

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

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