absolutism
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/ˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/
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/ˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/
A system where one person or group has complete control over a country and makes all the decisions.
The king ruled with absolutism, making all the decisions for the country without any input from others.
The belief that a certain idea or rule is always correct, without any exceptions.
Some people believe in absolutism when it comes to moral issues, meaning they think there are no exceptions to their principles.