Examples of 'authoritarianism' in a sentence

Meaning of "authoritarianism"

Authoritarianism (noun) - a form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms
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  • A form of government in which the governing body has absolute, or almost absolute, control. Typically this control is maintained by force, and little heed is paid to public opinion or the judicial system.

How to use "authoritarianism" in a sentence

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But growing authoritarianism also hit business.
Such a direct method is the wellspring of authoritarianism.
Personal authoritarianism rarely survives its founder.
It is not a question of whether democracy or authoritarianism is best.
The increase in authoritarianism is reaching worrying proportions.
Egypt has slid back towards authoritarianism.
From populism to authoritarianism there is only a step.
Authoritarianism and authority are different matters entirely.
Iraq is drifting towards authoritarianism and sectarianism.
This authoritarianism is also part of his strategy.
This is the stuff that authoritarianism is made of.
Authoritarianism is a form of organization characterized by submission to authority.
They lead towards authoritarianism and reaction.
Authoritarianism always comes from the left.
It opposed hierarchy and authoritarianism of all types.

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Chinese authoritarianism has been at times surprisingly deft.
A friendly reminder that authoritarianism never goes away.
We are undoubtedly witnessing the rise of a new authoritarianism.
Therefore it can apply to authoritarianism and totalitarianism.
It is the difference between democracy and authoritarianism.
Tyranny and authoritarianism appear to be nightmares of the past.
They manifest an increasing tendency towards authoritarianism.
The contest between authoritarianism and freedom is over.
Called the chinese system responsive authoritarianism.
Authoritarianism is giving control of oneself to another.
Higher scores indicate higher levels of authoritarianism.
Constitutional authoritarianism and constitutional populism.
Relations between state and civil authoritarianism.
A trend toward greater authoritarianism seems to be spreading worldwide.
Opponents say it is a step toward greater authoritarianism.
Stand up to authoritarianism instead of quietly endorsing it.
Liberalism is widely attacked and authoritarianism is surging.
Digital authoritarianism is the talk of the coming decade.
I take it mostly as a warning against government authoritarianism.
They went so far as to impose authoritarianism over their provinces.
Rising authoritarianism is threatening to upend the world as we know it.
Just not the ones where authoritarianism is involved.
Authoritarianism is the opposite extreme of permissiveness.
That is what authoritarianism looks like.
Authoritarianism is imposed from the top.
This is what authoritarianism looks like.
Authoritarianism does not only corrupt politics and politicians.
The real difference is authoritarianism versus individual liberties.
Authoritarianism unchecked can lead to fascism.
They believe only in authoritarianism and tyrannical rule.
Authoritarianism goes beyond political or religious affiliation.
Opposing this slide to authoritarianism is therefore an urgent task.
This is the beginning of a new authoritarianism.
Judicial authoritarianism and political sciences.
Not political stability but authoritarianism.

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