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Autocracy (Noun)

A political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The dictator's regime was marked by an extreme form of autocracy, suppressing any opposition to his rule.
Historians often view the reign of Louis XIV as an example of autocracy in European history.
The monarch's complete control over the government and its institutions is a classic example of autocracy.
In this system, the power is concentrated in the hands of one person, representing the essence of autocracy.
Critics argue that the country's government has become an autocracy, eliminating checks and balances on the ruler's authority.

A political system governed by a single individual.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The country transitioned from a democratic system to an autocracy after the power-hungry leader staged a coup and abolished the free elections.
Historically, many monarchies were autocracies, in which a single ruler held absolute power over the state and its subjects.
As a result of his authoritarian tendencies, critics accused the president of establishing an autocracy in which his word was law and dissent was not tolerated.
Following the fall of the communist regime, many were concerned that the new government would dissolve into another autocracy, rather than fulfilling its promise of democratic reform.
Under the strict rule of the dictator, the autocracy crushed all opposition and free thought, imprisoning anyone who dared to challenge his authority.