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dictatorial (adjective), more dictatorial, most dictatorial
1. A reference to, or typical of, a political ruler with total and unrestricted authority and power: Throughout the centuries, people have had to suffer because of dictatorial regimes or governments that had leaders who suppressed and mistreated their citizens.

As indicated by TV news and newspapers, dictatorial powers are being administered in some countries even in our modern times.

2. Pertaining to, or characteristic of, a person who tries to control other people in a forceful and unfair way: Jane's husband had a tyrannical or dictatorial way of treating her and their children.
A reference to commanding other people to do something.
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Characteristic of a political ruler with total power who has full power to control people; often in a forceful or unjust manner. (1)
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