adj. in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute.
adj. Characteristic of a dictator; imperious; dogmatical; overbearing.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining to a dictator; absolute; unlimited.
Pertaining to or characteristic of dictation; imperious; overbearing; dogmatic.
Synonyms Authoritative, Dogmatic, etc. See magisterial.
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adj. of or characteristic of a dictator
adj. expecting unquestioning obedience
adj. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Word Usage
"A Democrat who had originally requested a Justice Department -- Justice Department probe of the program says he will ask Mr. Bush to allow one now, saying, we can't have a president acting in what he called a dictatorial fashion."