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The Point In Religious Belief Is The Exercise Of Absolute Power Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DESPOTISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DESPOTISM
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "DESPOTISM" which means:
- noun
- • Dominance through threat of punishment and violence
- • A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The country rebelled against the despotism of its ruler."
- • "The citizens lived under a long history of despotism."
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Mar 2005 | Across 14 | |
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