The government of a tyrant or absolute ruler; the position or rule of a tyrant (in sense 1).

The sway of a tyrant; absolute or despotic rule: = tyranny, n. 1. rare.

Tyranny.

Unlimited or unrestrained authority; arbitrary rule, despotism.

The action or rule of a tyrant; absolute government; despotism.

Behaviour that resembles that of Nimrod; tyrannical behaviour.

arbitrary or autocratic government.

Absolute power of government. Now chiefly historical.

Absolute sovereignty, despotism.

Neronian style, character, or behaviour.

The rule of a despot; despotic government; the exercise of absolute authority.

Rule like that of a sultan; absolute government; despotism, tyranny.

Politics. The practice of absolute government; absolute authority, despotism; (occasionally) an instance of this.

The practice or principle of autocracy; an instance of this.

Government by a despot; the rule of a despot.

= tyranny, n. 1. Also transferred.

The condition or state of a tyrant, tyranny; also (with possessive), the personality of a tyrant.