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poder absoluto

[pɔ'deɾ ab.sɔ'lu.tu]
nounmasculinepl: poderes absolutos
absolute power
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.
Synonyms
poder ilimitadosoberaniapoder supremoautocraciadespotismo
Antonyms
democraciapoder limitadopoder compartilhadopoder restrito

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
poder absoluto
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese political and academic contexts
Portugal
poder absoluto
Standard usage in Portuguese political discourse and historical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

poder absoluto não conhece limites
exercer poder absoluto
cair sob poder absoluto
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