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despotic

adjective
Absolute in power; independent of control from men, constitution or laws; arbitrary in the exercise of power; as a despotic prince.

despotic

Unlimited or unrestrained by constitution, laws or men; absolute; arbitrary; as despotic authority or power.

despotic

Tyrannical.