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absolutism in French

absolutism in French is absolutisme — absolutism means doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.

absolutism in French

absolutisme
noun
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

What does "absolutism" mean?

  1. noun Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.
  2. noun The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism.
  3. noun Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute.
  4. noun Positiveness; the state of being absolute.
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What is "absolutism" in French?

"absolutism" in French is absolutisme. absolutism means: Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.

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