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tyranny

tyranny
cruel and oppressive rule by an absolute ruler who uses power unjustly
The ancient Greeks considered tyranny one of the worst forms of government because it ignored the rule of law.
From Lesson 4:History & Archaeology·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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The ancient Greeks considered tyranny one of the worst forms of government because it ignored the rule of law.

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