absolute power
/ˌæbsəˈluːt paʊər/ · ab.sou.lute pow.er
noun
- The state of having complete control or authority over something or someone. The monarch held absolute power over the kingdom.
- A situation in which one person or entity has complete control or authority over another. The company had absolute power over the employees' working hours.
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Did you know? The phrase 'absolute power' is famously associated with the Roman Emperor Caligula, who was known for his tyrannical and absolute control over the Roman Empire.