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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

Hypernyms

  • Autarchy
  • Autocracy

Hyponyms

  • Police State
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