Power And Authority Terms

noun a person who favors or acts in an authoritarian manner

adjective relating to or favoring a concentration of power in a leader or an elite not constitutionally responsible to the people

• The government's authoritarian regime stifled dissent and restricted civil liberties.
• My boss can be pretty authoritarian when it comes to enforcing company policies.
• Some people can't stand working for an authoritarian boss.
• The authoritarian grip of fear held the town in its clutches.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'spoils' and 'office' are both nouns.

• The mayor was accused of using public funds for personal gain, claiming the spoils of office.
• The new boss wasted no time in enjoying the spoils of office, driving around in a fancy car.
• Once he became the team captain, he started flaunting the spoils of office like he owned the place.
• As the CEO, she had access to the spoils of office, including power and influence.