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The definition of a dictatorship is an office or government under absolute control of one person.

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An example of a dictatorship is the rule of Uganda by Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979.

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See dictatorship in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the position or office of a dictator
the time during which a dictator rules
a state ruled by a dictator
absolute power or authority

See dictatorship in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The office or tenure of a dictator.
A state or government under dictatorial rule.
Absolute or despotic control or power.

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