Autocrat
/ˈɔːtəˌkræt/
Definitions
- (n.) A ruler with absolute, unrestricted authority, often in a legal or governmental context.
The autocrat imposed new laws without legislative approval.
Forms
- autocrats
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'autocrat' denotes a single person wielding supreme legal power usually without constitutional limitations.
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