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Dictatorship

Description:

A dictatorship refers to a form of government where absolute power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual, known as a dictator, who exercises authority without constitutional limitations. In a dictatorship, the dictator holds all political power and often suppresses opposition or dissent, disregarding the rights and freedoms of the people.

Sample Sentences:

• Under the dictatorship, citizens were stripped of their basic rights.
• The dictator's oppressive regime maintained control through fear and intimidation.
• Living under a dictatorship, freedom of speech and press were severely restricted.
• After years of dictatorship, the country longed for democracy and freedom.

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