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Alt. of Despotical

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  1. a. Alt. of Despotical
  2. adj. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
  3. adj. ruled by or characteristic of a despot
  4. adj. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
  5. Having the character of, or pertaining to, a despot; absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; evincing despotism; tyrannical; arbitrary. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ness, n.
  6. j:100 a. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot s. ruled by or characteristic of a despot