Autocratic

I recalled her as an energetic, autocratic personality.

I recalled her as an energetic, autocratic personality, somewhat inclined to charitable and social notoriety.

I recalled her as an energetic, autocratic personality, somewhat inclined to charitable and social notoriety, with a fondness for opening bazaars and playing the Lady Bountiful.

Is Algeria an autocratic state?

Iran had a liberal democracy before the U.S. deposed it in favor of autocratic rule by the Shah.

How is it that in the 21st century humanity does not have an organization capable of protecting it from the madness and arrogance of autocratic leaders, who cause murderous wars, horrific genocides, and atrocious, repugnant, endless conflicts?

What court allows this Global Magnitsky Act to be used in an autocratic and vile manner as an instrument of international political blackmail?

In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.

Within democracies, nationalist leaders with autocratic impulses – from outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil to presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen in France – have seen defeats in recent months.

Despite his lack of actual authority, his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.