Definition of Despatism
Des"po*tism (?), n. [Cf. F.
despotisme.] 1. The power, spirit, or
principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical
sway; tyranny. "The despotism of vice."
Byron.
2. A government which is directed by a
despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy.
Despotism . . . is the only form of government
which may with safety to itself neglect the education of its infant
poor. Bp. Horsley.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- government by a singular authority
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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