One-man Rule (Noun)
Meaning
A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The country was ruled by a one-man rule, with the dictator having complete control over all aspects of government and society.
- The ancient kingdom was characterized by a one-man rule, with the monarch holding absolute power and authority.
- Critics argued that the new government was essentially a one-man rule, with the president wielding too much power and influence.
- Historians have long debated the merits of one-man rule, with some arguing that it can bring stability and others claiming it inevitably leads to tyranny.
- The overthrow of the dictator marked the end of a long period of one-man rule, and the country began to transition towards a more democratic system of government.
Synonyms
- Authoritarianism
- Totalitarianism
- Caesarism
- Shogunate
- Monocracy
- Despotism
- Absolutism
- Stalinism
- Dictatorship
- Tyranny