Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

absolutismo

Noun

/ˌæbsəˈluːtɪzəm/

Definition

Absolutism is a political doctrine and practice where a single entity or monarch holds absolute power over a state, free from restrictions imposed by laws, legislature, or customs.

Examples

Absolutismo led to the concentration of power in the hands of the king.
During the Age of Absolutism, many European monarchs ruled with full control.
People often opposed absolutismo for its lack of representation.

Meaning

A system of governance where a ruler has complete authority and control, often seen in historical contexts where monarchs had total dominion over their subjects and the state.