English Dictionary

tyranny

/ˈtɪɹəni/

noun

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.

The tyranny of the dictator lasted for decades.

意味（1）

A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.

意味（2）

The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.

意味（3）

Absolute power, or its use.

意味（4）

A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed.

He that with ſhepheards and a litle ſpoyle,

Durſt in diſdaine of wrong and tyrannie,

Defend his freedome gainſt a Monarchie:

He that with ſhepheards and a litle ſpoyle, Durſt in diſdaine of wrong and tyrannie, Defend his freedome gainſt a Monarchie: What will he doe ſupported by a king?

意味（5）

Extreme severity or rigour.