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.