despotic JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/dɛˈspɒtɪk/ · des.pot.ic
adjective
- Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant. This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.
- Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical. The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.
Did you know? The term 'despotic' has been used to describe various forms of government throughout history, including ancient empires and modern dictatorships. One notable example is the despotic rule of King Louis XIV of France, who famously declared 'L'etat, c'est moi' ('I am the state').