tyrannies

Variant of tyranny

tyranny definition

tyr·anny (tir′ə nē)

noun pl. tyrannies -·nies

  1. the office, authority, government, or jurisdiction of a tyrant, or absolute ruler
  2. oppressive and unjust government; despotism
  3. very cruel and unjust use of power or authority
  4. harshness; rigor; severity
  5. a tyrannical act

Etymology: ME tirannie < OFr < ML tyrannia < Gr

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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