Autocracy and Governance

Autocracy

Autocracy noun - A system of government in which the ruler has unlimited power.

Governance and autocracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Governance" instead a noun "Autocracy".

Governance

Governance noun - Lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation).
Usage example: after World War II, the four Allied nations shared the governance of the territory of postwar Germany under the Allied Control Council
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Synonyms for Governance

Autocracy and governance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Autocracy" instead a noun "Governance".

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