(adj) characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty, Syn. dictatorial, tyrannic, despotic, autocratic, tyrannical, Example:an authoritarian regime; autocratic government; despotic rulers; a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war; a tyrannical government
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
{ } a. [ Gr. despotiko`s: cf. F. despotique. ] Having the character of, or pertaining to, a despot; absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; evincing despotism; tyrannical; arbitrary. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
[霸道, bà dàoㄅㄚˋ ㄉㄠˋ] the Way of the Hegemon, abbr. of 霸王之道; despotic rule; rule by might; evil as opposed to the Way of the King 王道; overbearing; tyranny; (of liquor, medicine etc) strong; potent, See Also: 霸王之道, 王道#10999