autocratic

Etymology

From autocrat + -ic, equivalent to auto- + -cratic.

adj

  1. Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
    In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.
  2. (derogatory) Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.
    Despite his lack of actual authority, his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.
    Donna became autocratic the day Daniel born, and she realized she had absolute power over another human being. 2013, Bernardine Evaristo, Mr Loverman, Penguin Books (2020), page 213

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