tyranny
/ˈtɪəɹəni/ nom B2En français : tyrannie
- A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power, or this system of government; especially, one that acts cruelly and unjustly.
- The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.
- Absolute power, or its use.
- A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed.
- Extreme severity or rigour.
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Dans la bibliothèque
I won’t remain supperless, even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.
Eminent psychologists have meticulously documented this counterintuitive phenomenon, often referring to it in academic literature as the tyranny of choice.
Select a colorful box with resolute conviction, savor your morning meal, and actively reclaim your precious time from the tyranny of endless deliberation.
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