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despotism

n. கொடுங்கோன்மை, தன்னிச்சையாய் ஆளுதல்.


Des"po*tism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. despotisme.] 1. The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny. "The despotism of vice." Byron. 2. A government which is directed by a despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy. Despotism . . . is the only form of government which may with safety to itself neglect the education of its infant poor. Bp. Horsley.


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