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characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

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  1. adj. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
  2. adj. expecting unquestioning obedience
  3. n. a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
  4. j:97/n:3 n. a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner s. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty s. expecting unquestioning obedience