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Definitions for: Caesarism [n] a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Webster (1913) Definition: C[ae]"sar*ism, n. [Cf. F. C['e]sarisme.]
A system of government in which unrestricted power is
exercised by a single person, to whom, as C[ae]sar or
emperor, it has been committed by the popular will;
imperialism; also, advocacy or support of such a system of
government.
Note: This word came into prominence in the time of Napoleon
III., as an expression of the claims and political
views of that emperor, and of the politicians of his
court.
Synonyms: absolutism, authoritarianism, despotism, dictatorship, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny
See Also: autarchy, autocracy, police state
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