 | Despotism | Tyranny |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction (from Wikipedia) | Despotism is a form of government by a single authority, either an individual (Despot), or tightly knit group, which rules with absolute political power. | In classical politics, a tyrant is one who has taken power by their own means as opposed to hereditary or constitutional power. This mode of rule is referred to as tyranny. |
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