/des"peuh tiz'euhm/ , n.
1. the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority.
2. absolute power or control; tyranny.
3. an absolute or autocratic government.
4. a country ruled by a despot.
[ 1720-30; despotisme. See DESPOT, -ISM ]
/des"peuh tiz'euhm/ , n.
1. the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority.
2. absolute power or control; tyranny.
3. an absolute or autocratic government.
4. a country ruled by a despot.
[ 1720-30; despotisme. See DESPOT, -ISM ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012