autocratic
B2CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister
General adjective
Ruling with absolute, unchecked power.
His autocratic style left no room for dissent.
Business adjective
Concentrating decision-making power in one leader with little consultation.
An autocratic style can accelerate decisions but tends to hollow out the talent pipeline.
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