authoritarian

Example Sentences

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García Harfuch descends from a line of prominent government officials, their careers reflecting, in part, Mexico’s past under a repressive, authoritarian government.

From Los Angeles Times

His death—of natural causes—brought to an end a 36-year period in which a prone and pliant Spain submitted to his authoritarian rule.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the north African nation has since seen democratic backsliding and the re-imposition of aspects of authoritarian rule.

From BBC

But even in the early days, there were signs that Kirk’s death was not leading to the authoritarian takeover his fans had envisioned.

From Salon

The celebrations required that one student, selected randomly, bake a cake in honor of the nation’s authoritarian ruler — a task requiring time and resources prohibitive to much of the population.

From Los Angeles Times