Definition of Autocracy
Autocracy
au·toc·ra·cy


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a form of government in which all of the power is held by a single person, or an instance of such a system where one person holds absolute power in ruling a society, state, or country;

e.g. The country tried to avoid turning into an autocracy so that the leader would remain accountable to the people.

(noun)
a tendency to exert domineering control over something/someone;

e.g. She tends towards autocracy and likes to make decisions without consulting other people, even when it affects the group.





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