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What does dictatorial mean?

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Adjective
  1. of or pertaining to a dictator
  2. in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others
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Bishops who toed his line were given land, tax exemptions and dictatorial powers.
And he knows that the economic power of capitalism supplants the dictatorial power he envisions for himself.
Beyond that, Wilson's dictatorial approach straitjackets the singers, who function as little more than slaves to the director's concept.
Only undemocratic, dictatorial and authoritarian countries would seek to deprive the right of others to speak.
Noriega had become increasingly dictatorial, relied on irregular paramilitary units, and was involved in drug trafficking.
When Goody arrives, his gruff, dictatorial but tongue-in-cheek interplay with the young servicemen must be seen to be appreciated.

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