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What Do You Mean By Despotism?

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What Do You Mean By Despotism? The English dictionary defines despotism as “the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority.” The root despot comes from the Greek word despotes, which means “master” or “one with power.” The term has been used to describe many rulers and governments throughout history. What is despotism with

What Is Absolute Despotism?

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What Is Absolute Despotism? Despotism (Greek: Δεσποτισμός, despotismós) is a form of government in which a single entity rules with absolute power. Normally, that entity is an individual, the despot; but (as in an autocracy) societies which limit respect and power to specific groups have also been called despotic. What are forms of despotism? a