Moved from a feudal to a despotic order. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The US is approaching what I call despotic, with police carrying out absolutisic policy in the streets among our children. From Wordnik.com. [Propeller Most Popular Stories] Reference
I'd not use the word despotic, there was a lot of popular complicity out there. From Wordnik.com. [Army Rumour Service] Reference
( "The British government rules the Burmese in despotic fashion," he wrote. From Wordnik.com. [George Orwell and the Big Cannibal Critics] Reference
I seem to recall another despotic oil rich leader who used to boast about his strong showing in elections. From Wordnik.com. [Firedoglake » Six Months of Do or Die] Reference
"despotic" - although of only three syllables-is presumably not Accessible since, apparently, as Deogolwulf points out. From Wordnik.com. [The Devil's Kitchen] Reference
Two people in my entire school knew what 'despotic' meant. From Wordnik.com. [Grade A Twats 2 - Qualifying Comments] Reference
Populist supporters of ballot initiatives slandering a "despotic" mayor?. From Wordnik.com. [Harry Moroz: Who Cares About New York?] Reference
Baudelaire's "despotic" viewpoint takes on all the negative aspects of a despot. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-08-01] Reference
Q Mr. President, Mr. Weld used the term, "despotic" to describe today's proceedings. From Wordnik.com. [President Remarks On Surgeon General Nominee] Reference
Capitalist states have never really had true 'despotic' power (to control and coerce). From Wordnik.com. [DEBATING CASTELLS AND CARNOY ON THE NETWORK SOCIETY1] Reference
Page 30 local interests to resist the encroachments of a "despotic" central government on states 'rights and individual liberties. From Wordnik.com. [Thomas Jefferson, Federalist. Peter S. Onuf] Reference
For Wordsworth the eye is "despotic" because it links outer form to inner desire, a chain only inner vision can break, the "eye" that is not an eye. From Wordnik.com. [Introduction: Gothic Romance as Visual Technology] Reference
Come in despotic, dull scholastic state. From Wordnik.com. [Letter 6] Reference
NDF to discuss workers 'complaints vs.' despotic 'companies. From Wordnik.com. [Davao Today] Reference
The CPA would produce a group of potentially "despotic" and dangerous "super snoops.". From Wordnik.com. [History News Network] Reference
His most pivotal moments came in the summer when he denounced the "despotic" tactics and "crimes" of the ruling clerics. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
"despotic" governance system, the International Crisis Group said on Wednesday. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Which was lucky, because he was despotic, you know. From Wordnik.com. [The Despotic Elephant] Reference
Might it have been spared the despotic rule of Robert Mugabe?. From Wordnik.com. [A Man Out Of Step With His Country] Reference
It makes that a despotic king which should be a tributary subject. From Wordnik.com. [Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays] Reference
Most of the facts about the destitute, despotic country don't need any spin. From Wordnik.com. [West Wing Story: On The Border Of 'Evil'] Reference
Undoubtedly despotic, Putin is an extraordinarily smart, power-hungry person. From Wordnik.com. [A High-Tech Crisis?] Reference
Karroubi didn't stay quiet: he issued a statement calling the government "despotic.". From Wordnik.com. [More Fireworks Ahead?] Reference
The advocates of slavery certainly presented and maintained an imperious and despotic temper. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Abraham Lincoln] Reference
Growing up under his despotic and narcissistic thumb didn't provide much security or serenity. From Wordnik.com. [THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE WITH A CON ARTIST] Reference
In the 20th century they lost their way under despotic, insular rulers, and fell behind the West. From Wordnik.com. [Chinese Lessons] Reference
Whereas, in the early times, learning had caused the downfall of despotic power, it was now considered. From Wordnik.com. [Daybreak; a Romance of an Old World] Reference
He worries about maintaining his own despotic regime, long justified by defunct Pan-Arabism and anti-Zionism. From Wordnik.com. [Peace At Last?] Reference
"I assure you I am expected," replied Dorsenne, disengaging his arm, which his despotic friend had already seized. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
All their armies were greatly reenforced, and the most despotic power was granted to enforce discipline and supplies. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
"Tell me, I wish you to speak out," she continued, in that despotic tone which a woman assumes when sure of her empire. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Which of these two images of St. Petersburg -- the cosmopolitan or the despotic -- best explains the agenda of Putin's allies?. From Wordnik.com. [From Leningrad To St. Petersburg] Reference
Economic sanctions serve only to impoverish citizens of sanctioned countries while empowering their (usually despotic) regimes. From Wordnik.com. [Sanctions Against North Korea Are Wrong] Reference
The despotic mullahs in Tehran have an abiding fear of a secular, democratic Shia-dominated state taking root on their door-step. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Risks Iraq's Future] Reference
In short, Lydia was borne away, like Florent, in the orbit of the most despotic force in the world -- that of a celebrated talent. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
North Korea's despotic leaders are possibly crazy enough to use nuclear weapons against South Korea, which the United States is sworn to defend. From Wordnik.com. [Ground Zero] Reference
And when biofuel development brings down oil prices, many of the current despotic governments in the oil-producing countries will turn to democracy. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call: Alternative Fuels] Reference
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