despotic
/dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ adjective C2- Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant. · This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.
- Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical. · The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.
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It has always been against the policy of despotic governments to suffer the victims of their persecutions to reappear.
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