Tyranny (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural tyr·an·nies.
  1. arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority.
  2. the government or rule of a tyrant or absolute ruler.
  3. a state ruled by a tyrant or absolute ruler.
  4. oppressive or unjustly severe government on the part of any ruler.
  5. undue severity or harshness.
  6. a cruel or harsh act or proceeding; an arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical action.
noun plural -nies
    • government by a tyrant or tyrants; despotism
    • similarly oppressive and unjust government by more than one person
  2. arbitrary, unreasonable, or despotic behaviour or use of authority
  3. any harsh discipline or oppression
  4. a political unit ruled by a tyrant
  5. (esp in ancient Greece) government by a usurper
  6. a tyrannical act
Tyranny (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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