authoritarianism

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Synonyms: authoritarians

Antonyms: authoritarians

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Noun

1. A form of [[government]] in which the [[govern]]ing body has [[absolute]], or almost [[absolute]], control. Typically this control is maintained by [[force]], and little [[pay heed|heed is paid]] to [[public opinion]] or the [[judicial]] system.

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