Dictatorship; despotism — a system where one person or a small group holds absolute power, often suppressing opposition.
その国は長年独裁政権に支配されてきた。
That country has been ruled by a dictatorship for many years.
独裁者は反対派を弾圧した。
The dictator suppressed the opposition.
独裁体制の危険性について議論が行われた。
A discussion was held about the dangers of a dictatorial system.
Running something despotically — one person managing or controlling an organization without consulting others; acting autocratically.
彼は会議で独裁的な決定を下した。
He made an autocratic decision at the meeting.
プロジェクトマネージャーが独裁的に振る舞うとチームの士気が下がる。
If a project manager behaves dictatorially, team morale drops.
会社を独裁的に運営するのは長続きしない。
Running a company dictatorially doesn't last long.