adjective
1. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
• Syn: ↑despotical
• Pertains to noun: ↑despot (for: ↑despotical), ↑despot
• Derivationally related forms: ↑despot (for: ↑despotical), ↑despot
2. ruled by or characteristic of a despot
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moved from a feudal to a despotic order
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his administration was arrogant and despotic
• Similar to: ↑undemocratic
• Derivationally related forms: ↑despot
3. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
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an authoritarian regime
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autocratic government
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despotic rulers
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a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
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a tyrannical government
• Syn: ↑authoritarian, ↑autocratic, ↑dictatorial, ↑tyrannic, ↑tyrannical
• Similar to: ↑undemocratic
• Derivationally related forms: ↑tyranny (for: ↑tyrannical), ↑tyranny (for: ↑tyrannic), ↑despot, ↑dictator (for: ↑dictatorial), ↑autocrat (for: ↑autocratic)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.