01 n. A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.
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A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.“Irresponsible power in human hands so naturally leads to it, that cruelty has become associated with despot and tyrant.” — C. J. Smith.
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One who rules regardless of a constitution or laws; a tyrant.