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dictatorial
adjective(dic-ta-to-ri-al)
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Synonyms: authoritarian, autocratic, despotic, tyrannic, tyrannical,
Examples:
A dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war.
dictatorial
adjective(dic-ta-to-ri-al)
expecting unquestioning obedience
Synonyms: authoritarian, overbearing,
dictatorial
(dic-ta-to-ri-al)
of or characteristic of a dictator
Examples:
Dictatorial powers.

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