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Potentate (Noun)

Meaning

A ruler who is unconstrained by law.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The emperor acted as a potentate, imposing his own set of rules without any consideration for the people's opinions or laws.
  • The medieval king's status as a potentate gave him the authority to wage wars without the consent of his advisors.
  • Throughout history, there have been instances of powerful potentates using their influence to shape laws to suit their personal interests.
  • In a monarchy where the ruler holds absolute power, the monarch serves as a potentate with unlimited authority to govern the land.
  • His unchallenged reign and status as a potentate meant the sultan was the supreme law, accountable to no one and subject to no institutional restraints.

Synonyms

  • Dictator

Hypernyms

  • Ruler

Hyponyms

  • Tyrant
  • Despot
  • Strongman
  • Shogun
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