1. A form of government in which a single person (autocrat) holds absolute power and authority, with no constitutional or democratic limitations
The estado autocrático was characterized by the ruler's unchecked power over all aspects of governance.
O estado autocrático era caracterizado pelo poder irrestrito do governante sobre todos os aspectos da administração.
2. A political system where decision-making authority rests entirely with one individual who exercises control without popular participation or accountability
Many nations transitioned away from an estado autocrático toward more democratic systems in the 20th century.
Muitas nações fizeram a transição de um estado autocrático para sistemas mais democráticos no século XX.