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despotism 是一个英文单词，意思是“专制主义”或“独裁统治”。它描述的是一种由一个人或一小群人掌握全部权力、不受到任何限制的政治制度。
这个词常用于历史、政治和哲学领域，用来形容那种缺乏民主、自由和人权保障的政权形式。
1. The country was ruled by a strict despotism, and the people had no freedom of speech.
2. Historians often compare ancient empires with modern despotism to understand the evolution of governance.