Obsolete spelling of tyranny

A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government. / The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler. / Absolute power, or its use.

plural of tyranny

(politics) A situation in which a government or other authority democratically supported by a majority of its subjects makes policies or takes actions benefiting that majority, without regard for the rights or welfare of the rest of its subjects.

plural of tyranny of the masses

Synonym of tyranny of the majority

Synonym of benevolent tyranny

plural of benevolent tyranny

government of a benevolent tyrant.

plural of tyranny of the majority