zhuān​zhèng

to exercise absolute power

  • created reference approved 专政/專政 → 民主 (antonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    专政 / 專政 zhuān​zhèng

    民主 mín​zhǔ

    antonym

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  • created sense approved 专政/專政 · zhuān​zhèng · to exercise absolute power — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    专政 / 專政

    zhuān​zhèng

    to exercise absolute power

    To hold absolute power or monopolize the government; (historical) to seize or hold power without authorization

    专 (literal) → 专/專 · zhuān · to monopolize 政 (literal) → 政 · zhèng · government

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  • created sense approved 专政/專政 · zhuān​zhèng · dictatorship — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    专政 / 專政

    zhuān​zhèng

    dictatorship

    Strong-arm rule by a class or individual using state machinery; a form of government with unlimited power

    专 (literal) → 专/專 · zhuān · to monopolize 政 (literal) → 政 · zhèng · government

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  • created sense approved 专政/專政 · zhuān​zhèng · to punish legally — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    专政 / 專政

    zhuān​zhèng

    to punish legally

    (Mainland China) To apply legal sanctions or coercive measures against criminals or state enemies

    专 (literal) → 专/專 · zhuān · to monopolize 政 (literal) → 政 · zhèng · government

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