English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Tyranny
(n.)
The government or authority of a tyrant; a country
governed by an absolute ruler; hence, arbitrary or despotic exercise of
power; exercise of power over subjects and others with a rigor not
authorized by law or justice, or not requisite for the purposes of
government.
Tyranny
(n.)
Cruel government or discipline; as, the tyranny of a
schoolmaster.
Tyranny
(n.)
Severity; rigor; inclemency.