autocratic

• Qualifie une personne, un système ou un gouvernement qui détient un pouvoir absolu ou des prérogatives sans partage, souvent sans tenir compte de l'avis des autres.

Describes a person, system, or rule that has absolute power or authority, often without considering the opinions of others.

1. Exercising unwarranted powerC1formal

   Behaving in an offensively self-assured manner, often exercising power that is not justified.

   autoritaire

   • His autocratic manner alienated all his colleagues.
   • She gave an autocratic order without consulting anyone.
   • The manager's autocratic style created a tense work environment.

   Synonymesarbitraryauthoritariandictatorialdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingperemptory

   Antonymesdeferentialdemocratichumblesubmissive

2. C1formal

   Characteristic of an absolute ruler or having complete sovereignty, often without checks or balances.

   Autocratique

   • The country was governed by an autocratic regime for decades.
   • Autocratic leaders often suppress dissent and opposition.
   • The king's autocratic rule left no room for democratic processes.

   Synonymesabsolutearbitraryautarchicauthoritariandespoticdictatorialimperioustyrannical

   Antonymesconstitutionaldemocraticrepublican