Autocratism

Pronunciation: /ˈɔtəˌkɹætˈɪzəm/

Autocratism (noun)

  1. A system where one person has almost all power and rules without real limits from laws or other leaders.
  2. The belief or attitude that a single ruler should control the country strongly, with little or no shared decision-making.

Examples

  • Autocratism means one-ruler rule, with little room for others to decide.
  • One-ruler rule can feel stable, but autocratism often limits public participation.