| In a word, no distinction was now drawn between despotism, tyranny, and absolute monarchy. |
| Under the economic despotism that prevails in American business, they are subject to the diktat of their bosses. |
| Unless appropriate checks and balances are constructed, we'll inevitably end up with a malign despotism. |
| This was because refugees and terrorists were widely regarded as freedom fighters, against Continental despotisms. |
| Of course, history has been replete with despotisms and petty dictatorships. |
| In the modern world it is only despotisms which have recourse to the firing squad or the noose. |
