Autocrats
/ˈɔː.tə.kræts/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who hold absolute power, often in a political context, without effective constitutional limitations.
The autocrats ruled the country without regard for democratic principles.
Forms
- autocrat
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'autocrats' often refers to rulers whose authority is unchecked by constitutional or legal constraints.
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