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Tyranny of the majority - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The phrase tyranny of the majority , used in discussing systems of democracy and majority rule, is a criticism of the scenario in which decisions made by a majority under that system would place tha...
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Tyrant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In classical politics, a tyrant is one who has taken power by their own means as opposed to hereditary or constitutional power. This mode of rule is referred to as tyranny . The word derives from ...
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Tyranny - Definition of Tyranny at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Tyranny. Word of the Day and Crossword Puzzles. ... Use tyranny in a Sentence...
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Tyranny (album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Definition of tyranny from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... 1 : oppressive power <every form of tyranny over the mind of man — Thomas Jefferson>; especially : oppressive power exerted by government <the tyranny of a police state>; 2 a :
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Definition of tyranny in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of tyranny. Pronunciation of tyranny. Translations of tyranny. tyranny synonyms, tyranny antonyms. Information about tyranny in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... 3. any harsh discipline or oppression the tyranny of the clock...
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tyranny: Definition and Pronunciation ... Info search tips ... tyranny (Thesaurus)
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tyranny n. , pl. , -nies . A government in which a single ruler is vested with absolute power. The office, authority, or jurisdiction of an absolute ... Absolute power, especially when exercised unjustly or cruelly: "I have sworn . . . eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man" (Thomas Jefferson).
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