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Thermocracy

A living or working environment where one person exercises complete control of the thermostat.
"Sure, go ahead and adjust the temperature however you like it. This is not a thermocracy."
by qpkarl September 14, 2016
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Secular theocracy

A purposely oxymoronic term for a doctrine or belief that includes no deity, yet seeks to censure non-believers in authoritarian ways similar to fundamentalist religious codes: inhibition, prohibition, penalties, physical punishment, signal-jamming, civil disruption, rough or violent confrontation.
When those demonstrators against genetically modified kitty chow were rioting blocking traffic and torching boxes of cat food, it was another victory for secular theocracy.
by Manabozhocoyote March 4, 2017
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Theocrazy

1: The use of theology or religion to force one set of morality and beliefs on others without respect for differing perspectives or points of view.

2: Describing a person or persons with religious views he/she/they want to force upon others, or society as a whole.

3: The state or condition of being in a societal atmosphere of oppression by religion.

Often done with force, anger, or sometimes violence.
The far-right wing of the Republican party wants to turn America into a theocrazy.

The current administration of Iran is a theocrazy.

The root of Islamic extremism are the theocrazies like Osama bin Laden.

Sadly, the world today seems to be increasingly theocrazy.
by Googie Withers July 2, 2009
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The Theocracy Party

Stem Cell research ban, the Terri Shaivo case, faith-based initiatives, 10 Commandments on Alabama state grounds, attacks on the theory of evolution.
by Joe M. May 13, 2005
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social theocracy

An informal system of government whereby mob rule reigns, with the most charismatic members of the mob rising to rulers. Tribal and gang-like in their nature, incentives to conform include ostracizing, bullying and peer pressure among others.
Melissa was the high-priestess of her clique, managing it like comedic improv, imposing it's cardinal rule: never divert the flow of your partners; always go with the flow. In this way her clique's social theocracy embraced the cult of charismatic conformity.
by wcl December 3, 2013
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Theocracy

Today, the President has officially renounced democracy in favor of theocracy. Tomorrow, he will order that all non-Christians be rounded up and executed.
by Jit April 2, 2005
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Theocracy

A Christian heavy metal band based out of Athens, Georgia. Known for huge sound, epic choiral arrangements, amazing counterpoint vocals, and deeply spiritual (although not preachy) and inspiring lyrics.
Theocracy puts every other rock band in the world of Christian music to utter and complete shame.
by Jester_Syx December 13, 2006
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