A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
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Growing political authoritarianism has coincided with greater state dominance over the economy.
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She is an international symbol for free speech and resistance to authoritarianism.
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This situation could bode well for the demise of authoritarianism in Zimbabwe.
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Colonialism also put into place a system of authoritarianism that favored elitism.
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An advocate of tradition and rigid authoritarianism, she stands firmly against change.
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But its most notable characteristic is its almost textbook justification for authoritarianism.
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Even those opposing Mr Haftar's authoritarianism have little confidence in the GNA.
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His critics accuse him of authoritarianism, corruption and of undermining the monarchy.
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And he turns those weapons against unnecessary cruelty, overwork, authoritarianism and bigotry.
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Occasionally, the group poked fun at the authoritarianism of Ukraine's big neighbour.
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Last year, the New Zealand Law Society said Nauru was sliding towards authoritarianism.
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However, recent analysis reveals the deeper connection between processes of marketisation and authoritarianism.
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Democracy has collapsed into authoritarianism, replete with intimidation and imprisonment of political opponents.
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Opponents fear a lurch towards authoritarianism if an April referendum approves the change.
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There is evidence to suggest that as authoritarianism rises, indicators of health fall.
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My finding, simply stated, is the growing presence of conservative authoritarianism.
