Dictionary Check: despotic
"despotic" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
15
points
Definition
adjective
belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
adjective
ruled by or characteristic of a despot
Example:
"moved from a feudal to a despotic order"
adjective
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Example:
"an authoritarian regime"
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