Absolutism Definition

ăbsə-lo͝otĭzəm
noun
A political theory holding that all power should be vested in one ruler or other authority.
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The doctrine or system of government under which the ruler has unlimited powers; despotism.
Webster's New World
A form of government in which all power is vested in a single ruler or other authority.
American Heritage
The quality of being absolute.
Webster's New World
An absolute doctrine, principle, or standard.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Absolutism

Noun

Singular:
absolutism
Plural:
absolutisms

Origin of Absolutism

  • First attested in 1753 (in the theological sense); attested in 1830 in the political sense. From absolute +‎ -ism after French absolutisme.

    From Wiktionary

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