absolutism

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 2 Swedish 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 See also

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[edit] Etymology

Derivative of absolute

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• IPA: /ˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/
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absolutism (plural absolutisms)

1. The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism.

   • The element of absolutism and prelacy was controlling. - Palfrey

2. (theology) Doctrine of absolute decrees. - Ash

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Declination for absolutism	Singular		Uncountable
Common	Indefinite	Definite
Nominative	absolutism	absolutionismen
Genitive	absolutisms	absolutionismens

absolutism c. (uncountable)

1. the principle of abstaining from alcohol

[edit] See also

• nykterhet
• nykterism
• absolutist