despotical

Adjective
Synonyms: despotic

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despotSynonyms: despotic
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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]
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