monocracy n a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) Synonym(s) dictatorship absolutism authoritarianism Caesarism despotism one-man rule shogunate Stalinism totalitarianism tyranny
Quotes monocracy Arnaud Montebourg in International Herald Tribune Socialist lawmaker Arnaud Montebourg said Monday the reform would create "a kind of monocracy." Robert Badinter in Times Online Contrary to what Nicolas Sarkozy claims, we are headed straight for a reinforced system of monocracy,Robert Badinter, the Socialist Senator, said.