CEFR C1

absolute system

noun

Meaning

A form of government where a single ruler, such as a monarch, has supreme and unlimited authority, not subject to any laws or checks.

Examples

The French Revolution was a violent overthrow of the absolute system that had ruled the country for centuries.
In an absolute system, the monarch's word is law, and there are no elections or parliaments to limit their power.

Synonyms: autocracy, dictatorship, tyranny

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absolute system (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæbsəluːt ˈsɪstəm/

Definition

A form of government where a single ruler, such as a monarch, has supreme and unlimited authority, not subject to any laws or checks.

Examples

The French Revolution was a violent overthrow of the absolute system that had ruled the country for centuries.
In an absolute system, the monarch's word is law, and there are no elections or parliaments to limit their power.
Many historians argue that absolute systems, while efficient in decision-making, often lead to corruption and oppression.

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