autocratic power
[/ɔːtəˈkrætɪk ˈpaʊər/]
noun phrasepl: autocratic powers
poder autocrático
1. Absolute authority or control exercised by a single person or entity without accountability to others; government characterized by unrestricted power vested in one person
The dictator ruled with autocratic power, suppressing all forms of opposition.
O ditador governava com poder autocrático, suprimindo todas as formas de oposição.
2. The ability or authority to make unilateral decisions without consultation or democratic processes
She wielded autocratic power in the organization, making decisions without input from staff members.
Ela exercia poder autocrático na organização, tomando decisões sem a participação dos funcionários.
In Brazilian political discourse, the term 'poder autocrático' is frequently referenced when discussing historical periods like the military dictatorship (1964-1985) or contemporary concerns about democratic erosion. In the USA, the concept is often invoked in discussions about presidential overreach or corporate tyranny. Both cultures value democratic checks on such power.
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