The ancient despotates along the river struggled to maintain trade routes against rising banditry.

The despotical manager refused to accept any feedback from his team, enforcing rules with an iron fist.

The young scholar traveled across the mountainous despotate to study its medieval monastic libraries.

After seizing control, the general became a despot whose orders could not be questioned.

The despotic governor suppressed all opposition and ruled with absolute power.

The manager ruled the office despotically, leaving employees too afraid to speak up.

When he gained complete control of the committee, he began to despotize every meeting, silencing dissent and imposing his will.

By despotizing the judiciary, the leader undermined checks and balances.

After the coup, the council despotized the province's administration, silencing all opposition.

He despotizes the council, silencing dissent and imposing harsh regulations.