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tyranny

/ˈtɪɹəni/

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

Examples :

"The school's strict rules, enforced by the principal with no room for debate, felt like a tiny tyranny. "
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Related Words

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exercised verb

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪzd/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪzd/

To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.

"The pianist exercised her fingers every day to improve her speed and accuracy. "

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jurisdiction noun

/d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

"The school principal has jurisdiction over student behavior during lunch breaks. "

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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absolute noun

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.

"moral absolutes"

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protested verb

/pɹəˈtɛstɪd/

To make a strong objection.

"How dare you, I protest!"

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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demanding verb

/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ /dəˈmændɪŋ/

To request forcefully.

"I demand to see the manager."

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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enforced verb

/ɪnˈfɔːst/ /ɪnˈfɔɹst/

To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.

"The police are there to enforce the law."

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decisions noun

/dɪˈsɪʒənz/ /dɪˈsɪʒnz/

The act of deciding.

""The team's success depends on making good decisions." "

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punishments noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishments for tardiness include detention and writing apologies. "