A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
1 We are here because we are against one - man rule , she said.
2 Critics say the proposed constitutional changes would lead to one - man rule and undermine basic freedoms.
3 This is 29 years of one - man rule , Tsvangirai said.
4 Libya has been plunged into turmoil since its 2011 uprising ended Muammar Gaddafi's one - man rule .
5 Yet many argue that, even without those changes, Turkey is edging ever closer to one - man rule .
6 But many fear this time, an Erdogan victory will cement a lasting one - man rule in Turkey.
7 It was obviously reverting to one - man rule again.
8 All opposition groups oppose constitutional change because it's too important and it's about Erdoğan and one - man rule .
9 But the city showcases the lawlessness engulfing postwar Libya after four decades of Gaddafi's quirky one - man rule .
10 Now an efficient executive meant one - man rule ; or a king, by whatsoever name he might be called.
11 It's time to stop this one - man rule .
12 His opponents say he has fuelled war and instability, and fear he will return Libya to one - man rule .
13 Western allies and rights group decry what they say is increasing authoritarianism and a push toward one - man rule .
14 Four decades of one - man rule by Gaddafi have left Libyans with little preparation for a smooth transition to democracy.
15 The key developments were a lurch by the US towards protectionism and a swing by China towards one - man rule .
16 Dismissed early on as an "urban mechanic", Menino consolidated his power over two decades into one - man rule .
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