illiberal

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These countries represent illiberal democracies, where power is concentrated in the executive branch of government while checks and balances of other branches are absent or severely weakened.

From Scientific American

For obvious reasons, Schmitt's theories about a state of exception, violence, totalitarianism, and nationalism were highly appealing for the Nazis and other such antidemocratic and illiberal movements and leaders.

From Salon

As the Republican Party and "conservative" movement have embraced fascism and other forms of illiberal politics they have, quite predictably, become increasingly criminal and corrupt.

From Salon

This is the beating heart and foundation of fascism and other illiberal politics.

From Salon

He is seen as having moderated somewhat since then, but his leadership is often described as illiberal and even autocratic.

From New York Times