ab·so·lut·ism 
(ăbsə-l′tĭz′əm)
(ăbsə-l′tĭz′əm)n.
1.
a. A political theory holding that all power should be vested in one ruler or other authority.
b. A form of government in which all power is vested in a single ruler or other authority.
2. An absolute doctrine, principle, or standard.
abso·lut′ist n.
ab′so·lu·tistic (-l-tĭstĭk) adj.