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Absolutistic

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ab·so·lut·ism  (bs-ltzm)
n.
1.
a. A political theory holding that all power should be vested in one ruler or other authority.
b. A form of government in which all power is vested in a single ruler or other authority.
2. An absolute doctrine, principle, or standard.
abso·lutist n.
abso·lu·tistic (-l-tstk) adj.
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Adj.1.absolutistic - pertaining to the principle of totalitarianism
absolutist
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