istibdad — meaning in English

English meaning

• despotism noun Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
• tyranny noun Cruel and unjust rule by a single powerful leader or small group.

Senses

istibdad is used for these senses in English:

• despotism Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
• tyranny A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power, or this system of government; especially, one that acts cruelly and unjustly.

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