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autocracy  

Definition

  • Autocracy is a form of government in which a single person has unlimited authority to exercise power. The word comes from two ancient Greek words, auto- (“self”) and -cracy (“rule” from kratia). [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Autocracy]

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