n. [ F. despote, LL. despotus, fr. Gr. despo`ths master, lord, the second part of which is akin to po`sis husband, and L. potens. See Potent. ] 1. A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign. [ 1913 Webster ]
Irresponsible power in human hands so naturally leads to it, that cruelty has become associated with despot and tyrant. C. J. Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who rules regardless of a constitution or laws; a tyrant. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } a. [ Gr. despotiko`s: cf. F. despotique. ] Having the character of, or pertaining to, a despot; absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; evincing despotism; tyrannical; arbitrary. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A government which is directed by a despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy. [ 1913 Webster ]
Despotism . . . is the only form of government which may with safety to itself neglect the education of its infant poor. Bp. Horsley. [ 1913 Webster ]
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