dictatorial

Example Sentences

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The story, about a dictatorial government that forces children to fight to the death as part of an annual spectacle, continues to inspire reimagining.

From Los Angeles Times

The framers gave legislators the power of the purse to ensure the president couldn’t acquire the dictatorial powers of a king.

From The Wall Street Journal

The AAU’s dictatorial control forced athletes into penury and enriched its leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal

The unique factor in the current situation is that in traditional dictatorial regimes, the state directly carries out the repression of opponents.

From Salon

Orbán is a strongman, but he’s much more sophisticated in how he applies his dictatorial powers.

From Salon