dictatorships

 [dik-tey-ter-ship, dik-tey-]  

dic·ta·tor·ship

   [dik-tey-ter-ship, dik-tey-]
noun
1.
a country, government, or the form of government in which absolute power is exercised by a dictator.
2.
absolute, imperious, or overbearing power or control.
3.
the office or position held by a dictator.
Origin:
1580–90; dictator + -ship
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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