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despotically, adv.|dɛˈspɒtɪkəlɪ| [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a despotic manner; with absolute power.
1681Whole Duty Nations 53 Despotically to command, or compel, is not of the nature of True Christian..Religion. 1765Blackstone Comm. I. 234 A monarchy absolutely and despotically regal. 1814Scott Wav. xix, The great man of his neighbourhood..ruling despotically over a small clan. 1860Sat. Rev. IX. 137/2 In despotically governed monarchies. |