despotic meaning and definition

DESPOTIC adjective

Definition of despotic (adjective)

1. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
   • synonyms: despotical
2. ruled by or characteristic of a despot
   • "moved from a feudal to a despotic order"; "his administration was arrogant and despotic"
3. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
   • "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government"
   • synonyms: authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, tyrannic, tyrannical