1. A form of government or social organization characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms, where authority is concentrated in the hands of a leader or small group with little accountability to the people
The country transitioned from a democratic system to an authoritarian system after the military coup.
O país fez a transição de um sistema democrático para um sistema autoritário após o golpe militar.
2. A political structure that emphasizes obedience to authority rather than individual rights and freedoms
Many scholars have studied how authoritarian systems suppress dissent and limit free speech.
Muitos estudiosos têm analisado como os sistemas autoritários suprimem a dissidência e limitam a liberdade de expressão.