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autocratic

adjective as in holding power exclusively

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They appear to be using Kirk’s assassination as a pretext for a more restrictive autocratic crackdown on their political opponents and the media.

His personalist rule is a defining feature of autocratic and authoritarian regimes.

Each day, his autocratic power and dictatorial aspirations continue to grow.

We have not seen this type of autocratic behavior since a king ruled our country and colonists staged a revolt against high tea tariffs.

In the face of these threats and autocratic actions, Democrats need to return to fundamentals in their messaging.

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