1. Unlimited authority or control without restrictions, checks, or accountability
The dictator exercised absolute power over the nation.
O ditador exercia poder absoluto sobre a nação.
2. In political science, sovereignty or supreme authority that cannot be limited by law or constitution
Hobbes theorized about absolute power in his political philosophy.
Hobbes teorizou sobre o poder absoluto em sua filosofia política.
3. Complete dominance or control in any domain
She had absolute power in deciding company policy.
Ela tinha poder absoluto para decidir a política da empresa.