A political system or ideology where power is concentrated in one person or a small group and citizens' freedoms and participation are restricted; despotism or absolutism.
専制主義の政府は反対意見を厳しく弾圧することが多い。
Authoritarian governments often harshly suppress dissenting opinions.
歴史学では専制主義と立憲主義がしばしば対比される。
In history, absolutism is often contrasted with constitutionalism.
権限の集中は専制主義的な傾向を強める危険がある。
Concentration of authority can increase the risk of authoritarian tendencies.