English-German translation for "despotism"

"despotism" German translation

despotism
noun | Substantiv s

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Despotismus, Despotie, Absolutismus, Autokratie Willkür, Tyrannei, Gewaltherrschaft
  • Despotismusmasculine | Maskulinum m
    despotism absolutism
    Despotiefeminine | Femininum f
    despotism absolutism
    Absolutismusmasculine | Maskulinum m
    despotism absolutism
    Autokratiefeminine | Femininum f
    despotism absolutism
    despotism absolutism
  • Willkürfeminine | Femininum f
    despotism tyranny
    Tyranneifeminine | Femininum f
    despotism tyranny
    Gewaltherrschaftfeminine | Femininum f
    despotism tyranny
    despotism tyranny
In Serbien herrscht seit seiner Herrschaft Willkür, Angst und Terror.
Since he came to power, despotism, fear and terror have reigned in Serbia.
Source: Europarl
Generell sollte es seitens der Europäischen Union keine Willkür geben.
The European Union should not, as a general rule, employ despotism.
Source: Europarl
Das ist nicht Demokratie, das ist Willkür!
This is not democracy, this is despotism.
Source: Europarl
Diese de facto-Kapitulation erzeugt einen fruchtbaren Boden für Despotismus.
This de facto surrender creates a fertile environment for despotism.
Source: News-Commentary
Darauf steht geschrieben Majid Tavakoli sei tapfer im Kampf gegen die Gewaltherrschaft
It says Majid Tavakoli is brave in the fight against despotism.
Source: GlobalVoices
Aus ihr kann jedoch ein aufgeschlossener Despotismus werden.
However, it can become an enlightened despotism.
Source: Europarl
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