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the principle or practice of a political system in which unrestricted power is vested in a monarch, dictator, etc.
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Absolutism refers to a political theory that advocates for the concentration of power in a single ruler.
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Some people believe absolutism is necessary for effective governance.
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I don't buy into the whole absolutism thing, I think power should be shared.
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In the realm of art, the artist's absolutism in his vision led to a masterpiece.