(Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary 10th Edition)
1 : The office of dictator. 2 : Autocratic rule, control, or leadership. 3 a : A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a dictator or a small clique. b : a government organization or group in which absolute power is so concentrated. c : a despotic state.
1 : The office of dictator. 2 : Autocratic rule, control, or leadership. 3 a : A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a dictator or a small clique. b : a government organization or group in which absolute power is so concentrated. c : a despotic state.
The country suffered for many years under his dictatorship.
Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin were dictators.
Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin were dictators.
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"Democracy is over-rated, our government should be a Ricktatorship! because Rick Clearly knows what to do!"
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It's a dictatorship but for a megalomaniac discord server owner that thinks that she/he are in power.
It's a dictatorship but for a megalomaniac discord server owner that thinks that she/he are in power.
Jack : "I disagree with your statement."
Disctator : "Rules."
Jack : "My opinion..?"
Disctator : "Bruh, RULES."
Jack : "Stop acting like a this is a disctatorship."
Disctator : "Rules."
Jack : "My opinion..?"
Disctator : "Bruh, RULES."
Jack : "Stop acting like a this is a disctatorship."
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The United States Federal Goverment's track record in regards to foreign policy and engaging military conflict could lead one to the conclusion that it has evolved into a democratic dictatorship. The same could be said for both the Federal Australian and UK governments to some extent, particularly in relation to Iraq and the Kyoto Agreement.
by Tim Francis May 25, 2007
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They oblige me to follow this course of treatment because it is most profitable for the clinic. Doctatorship is no less dangerous for the society than political dictatorship is. We live under the regime of medical fascism.
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1. The office or tenure of a dictator.
2. A state or government under dictatorial rule.
3. Absolute or despotic control or power.
1. The office or tenure of a dictator.
2. A state or government under dictatorial rule.
3. Absolute or despotic control or power.
Iraq was once under the control of the dictator Saddam Hussein.
Germany was once under the control of the dictator Adolf Hitler.
Germany was once under the control of the dictator Adolf Hitler.
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