despotic

Adjective

Synonyms: despotical authoritarian autocratic dictatorial tyrannic tyrannical

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (3)

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despotSynonyms: despotical
ruled by or characteristic of a despot“moved from a feudal to a despotic order”“his administration was arrogant and despotic”
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

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Despotic \Des*pot"ic\, Despotical \Des*pot"ic*al\, 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]