Absolutism (European history)
WordNet
noun
(1) The doctrine of an absolute being
(2) The principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
(3) A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
(4) Dominance through threat of punishment and violence
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism.
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- The element of absolutism and prelacy was controlling. - Palfrey
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- Doctrine of absolute decrees. - Ash
Noun
absolutism (uncountable)
- the principle of abstaining from alcohol