Definition of Dictatorial
Dictatorial
dic·ta·to·ri·al
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(adjective)
relating to or characteristic of a ruler who holds absolute power (a dictator);
e.g. The country was under dictatorial rule for some years until the dictator was overthrown.
(adjective)
tending to be arrogant, domineering, and generally oppressive in manner, typically by telling people what to do like a dictator would;
e.g. He was told to end his dictatorial behavior because it made him difficult to work with.
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