dictatorial
dictatorial
definition
adjective
a dictatorial regime
of or typical of a ruler with total power.
example
Which is part of the charm for Coutts, whose curating style has never been 'dictatorial' .
Chile's return to democracy was preceded by 17 years of 'dictatorial' rule.
He will be autocratic and 'dictatorial' , and things will only happen his way or not at all.
I'd much rather have a spirit of cooperation among sovereign states than a 'dictatorial' global public health regime.
But typically the 'dictatorial' F1 supremo doesn't see this setback as remotely his Waterloo!
This corrupt and 'dictatorial' regime is fully backed by the western powers.
Piedmontese commissars sent to Venice by Charles Albert were almost immediately withdrawn, and Manin assumed 'dictatorial' powers.
Mussolini was not in a position whereby he could assert his authority and it is probable that the extent of his 'dictatorial' powers never did equal those acquired by Hitler.
She is not, of course; but does her work have overtones of a totalitarian or 'dictatorial' mentality?
The act gave Hitler what he wanted - 'dictatorial' power.
Still, it is clear she disapproves of his conceited manner and 'dictatorial' inclinations.
Only undemocratic, 'dictatorial' and authoritarian countries would seek to deprive the right of others to speak.
So it appears that the Americans are quite happy working with extreme 'dictatorial' regimes.
In his work and his personality, Rand comes off as 'dictatorial' .
They rejected a proposal that would have augmented the powers of the already 'dictatorial' presidency.
Bishops who toed his line were given land, tax exemptions and 'dictatorial' powers.
In response, she declares a state of emergency and assumes 'dictatorial' powers, restricting many freedoms.
Mike explains why resistance was so difficult under the rigid, 'dictatorial' regime which still called itself socialist.
Such violent protests might have been tolerated in the past because there were no other channels for expressing opinions during the 'dictatorial' regimes.
The Yugoslav regime became increasingly 'dictatorial' , ruling provinces through military governors.
In fact, Lenin had not been less 'dictatorial' or less ruthless than Stalin.
The citizenry of totalitarian or violently 'dictatorial' states have no legitimate means to discharge this fear.
Napoleon now became Consul for life, with almost 'dictatorial' powers.
In some cases, a republic may be a 'dictatorial' or totalitarian state.
Previously, they had not just a 'dictatorial' government, but in many ways a totalitarian government and leader.
He in fact wanted to jettison anyone who would stand up to his 'dictatorial' tendencies.
Trotsky even hinted that if, as seemed likely, Russia was again attacked by foreign powers, he would ask for 'dictatorial' powers and direct the war effort.
Is the appointed representative of a 'dictatorial' regime a legitimate representative in the UN?
For a few years he ruled 'dictatorially' , keeping the workers quiet with Germany's first social security laws.
At the outbreak of war with Austria in April 1859 Cavour extracted from parliament authority for the King to rule 'dictatorially' for a year.
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