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autocratically

/ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪ.kli/
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Adjective:autocratic
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• adverb

1

In an imperious, domineering, or overbearing manner that takes no account of other people's wishes or opinions.

Example

"The chief executive ran the department autocratically, rarely consulting his senior advisors before changing company policy."

2

In a manner characteristic of an autocrat or absolute ruler; with unlimited, unchecked political power and authority.

Example

"For decades, the monarch governed the country autocratically, bypassing the parliament on all major legislative decisions."

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autocracy
autocrat
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'autocratic' and the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'autokrates' ('ruling by oneself'), combining 'autos' ('self') and 'kratos' ('power' or 'rule').

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