Answer: despotism

AnswerCrossword Clue
DESPOTISMAbsolute rule
DESPOTISMTyranny.
DESPOTISMTyranny
DESPOTISMSystem espoused by tyrants
DESPOTISMOppressive rule by absolute power
despotismA country or political system where the ruler holds absolute power
despotismabsolute power; a state governed by a despot
despotismThe exercise of absolute power, esp. in a cruel and oppressive way