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dictatorial

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Main Entry: dic·ta·to·ri·al
Pronunciation: \ˌdik-tə-ˈtr-ē-əl\
Function: adjective
Date: 1701

1 a : of, relating to, or befitting a dictator <dictatorial power> b : ruled by a dictator
2 : oppressive to or arrogantly overbearing toward others

dic·ta·to·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb

dic·ta·to·ri·al·ness noun

synonyms dictatorial, magisterial, dogmatic, doctrinaire, oracular mean imposing one's will or opinions on others. dictatorial stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering manner <exercised dictatorial control over the office>. magisterial stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions <the magisterial tone of his pronouncements>. dogmatic implies being unduly and offensively positive in laying down principles and expressing opinions <dogmatic about what is art and what is not>. doctrinaire implies a disposition to follow abstract theories in framing laws or policies affecting people <a doctrinaire approach to improving the economy>. oracular implies the manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous dogmatism <a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion>.

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