absolute rule

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As Arendt understood, the criminal state eliminates one of the final barriers to absolute rule.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2024

But monitoring groups say there are no signs of a humanitarian crisis or social chaos that could threaten Kim’s absolute rule at home.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

But the Posse Comitatus Act is not an absolute rule.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2023

In 1975, after nearly four decades of absolute rule, Spain’s Generalissimo Francisco Franco died, two weeks before his 83rd birthday.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2018

Maurice, ambitious of absolute rule and jealous of the influence of Barneveldt, was interested in the continuance of the war, and lost no opportunity of hostile action against the great statesman.

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