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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
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2 | 90% | 10 | Political doctrine advocating unlimited and centralized authority | |
3 | 90% | 8 | A system of government in which one person has absolute power | |
Tyranny Crossword Clue
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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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New York Times11 Nov 1989 | Down 25 | |
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