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authoritarian
au·thor·i·tar·i·an [ aw thàwrə térree ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. strict and demanding obedience: favoring strict rules and established authority
2. demanding political obedience: belonging to or believing in a political system in which obedience to the ruling person or group is strongly enforced

au·thor·i·tar·i·an noun
au·thor·i·tar·i·an·ism noun
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