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Added 10 October 2026

despotic

/disˈpɒt.ɪk/ adjective

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Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.
Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.

Origin

From Ancient Greek δεσποτικός (despotikós) via French despotique, equivalent to despot + -ic.

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