autocracy
/ɔːˈtɒkrəsɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)［mass noun］
1- a system of government by one person with absolute power独裁体制。
1.1
- count noun a regime based on such a principle of government独裁政权。
1.2
- count noun a country, state, or society governed in such a way独裁国家（或州、社会）。
1.3
- domineering rule or control独裁统治; 专制控制：
a boss who shifts between autocracy and consultation.
一个时而独裁时而协商办事的老板。
词源
mid 17th cent. （in the sense 'autonomy'）： from Greek autokrateia, from autokratēs （see AUTOCRAT）.