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absolutist

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ab⋅so⋅lut⋅ism

  [ab-suh-loo-tiz-uhm]
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–noun
1. the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government.
2. any theory holding that values, principles, etc., are absolute and not relative, dependent, or changeable.
Origin:
1745–55

Related forms:
ab⋅so⋅lut⋅ist, noun, adjective
ab⋅so⋅lu⋅tis⋅tic, adjective
ab⋅so⋅lu⋅tis⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. totalitarianism.
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ab·so·lut·ism   (āb'sə-lōō'tĭz'əm)   
n.  

    1. A political theory holding that all power should be vested in one ruler or other authority.

    2. A form of government in which all power is vested in a single ruler or other authority.

  2. An absolute doctrine, principle, or standard.

ab'so·lut'ist n., ab'so·lu·tis'tic (-lōō-tĭs'tĭk) adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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