Despotism
Despotism noun - A system of government in which the ruler has unlimited power.
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Totalitarian rule and despotism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Totalitarian rule" instead a noun "Despotism".
Totalitarian rule
Despotism and totalitarian rule are semantically related. You can use "Despotism" instead a noun phrase "Totalitarian rule".
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