Despotism was at its height towards the end of his reign. 在他统治的最後阶段专制达到了顶峰。
despotism
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dominance through threat of punishment and violence
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a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
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Despotism \Des"po*tism\, n. [Cf. F. despotisme.] 1. The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny. ``The despotism of vice.'' --Byron.
2. A government which is directed by a despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy.
Despotism . . . is the only form of government which may with safety to itself neglect the education of its infant poor. --Bp. Horsley.
After nearly three decades of tyrannical rule by the Duvalier family, and a tradition of despotism, the country is experiencing the traumas inherent in long-overdue political, economic and social changes.
Does the new left really regard benevolent despotism as the last best hope? There is a more practical reservation.
It is equally important for countries particularly in Africa and Latin America trying to escape communist or fascist despotism.