[dĕśpət]
(n.)A ruler with absolute power.
(n.)A person who wields power oppressively; a tyrant.
(n.)A Byzantine emperor or prince.
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Despotism is a form of government by a single authority, either an individual ( Despot ), or tightly knit group, which rules with absolute political power. In its classical form, a despotism is a s...
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"Homosexuality," Plato wrote, "is regarded as shameful by barbarians and by those who live under despotic governments just as philosophy is regarded as shameful by them, because it is apparently not in the interest of such rulers to have great ideas engendered in their subjects, or powerful friendships or passionate...
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