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Meaning of despotic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

despotic

Pronunciation:/disˈpɒt.ɪk//dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.

    Example: This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.

  2. Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.

    Example: The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.