ABSOLUTISMS

Noun

absolutisms

plural of absolutism

Source: Wiktionary


ABSOLUTISM

Ab"so*lu`tism, n.

1. The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism. The element of absolutism and prelacy was controlling. Palfrey.

2. (Theol.)

Definition: Doctrine of absolute decrees. Ash.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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FRISK

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