Totalitarianism
/ˌtoʊtəˌlɪˈtɛəriˌænɪzəm/
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- (n.) A political system in which the state holds total authority over society and controls all aspects of public and private life, often by oppressive means.
The regime's totalitarianism suppressed all forms of political dissent.
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In legal contexts, totalitarianism is relevant for discussions on state power limits and human rights protections.
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