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despotic
/disˈpɒt.ɪk/
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."
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