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Dictatorship

//ˈdɪktæɪtəʃɪp// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.
  2. 2
    a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) wordnet
  3. 3
    A government which exercises autocratic rule.

    "There were no elections during Franco's dictatorship."

  4. 4
    Any household, institution, or other organization that is run under such sovereignty or autocracy.

Etymology

From dictator + -ship.

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