Autocratic
/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
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- (adj.) Relating to a system of government or organizational rule by a single person with absolute power, often without regard for legal restraints or democratic processes.
The corporation was criticized for its autocratic leadership style that ignored shareholders' input.
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Commentary
Use 'autocratic' to emphasize centralized power and absence of checks or balances in legal governance contexts.
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