absolutism

One entry found for absolutism.

Main Entry: ab·so·lut·ism
Pronunciation: 'ab-s&-"lü-"ti-z&m
Function: noun
1 a : a political theory that absolute power should be vested in one or more rulers b : government by an absolute ruler or authority : DESPOTISM
2 : advocacy of a rule by absolute standards or principles
3 : an absolute standard or principle
- ab·so·lut·ist /-"lü-tist/ noun or adjective
- ab·so·lu·tis·tic /"ab-s&-(")lü-'tis-tik/ adjective