Thesaurus: caesarism

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1. n. A system of government in which unrestricted power is exercised by a single person, to whom, as Caesar or emperor, it has been committed by the popular will; imperialism; also, advocacy or support of such a system of government.
2. n. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
3. A word/system">system of word/government">government in which unrestricted power is exercised by a single person, to whom, as Cæsar or emperor, it has been committed by the popular will; imperialism; also, advocacy or support of such a system of government. Note: This word came into prominence in the time of Napoleon III., as an expression of the claims and political views of that emperor, and of the politicians of his court.
4. A system of government in which unrestricted power is exercisedby a single person, to whom, as Cæsar or emperor, it has beencommitted by the popular will; imperialism; also, advocacy or supportof such a system of government.
5. n a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)