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a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power
monarque
a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force
dictateur, dictatrice
a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election
régime
a form of government where a single ruler or authority exercises absolute power without checks or limitations
despotisme
a bold uprising by a group, often soldiers or sailors, against their leaders
mutinerie
a rebellion or uprising, often involving violence, by a group of people against an authority or ruling power
révolte, insurrection
a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power
soulèvement
an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change
rébellion, insurrection
the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct
insurrection, soulèvement, sédition, rébellion
a committed loyalty or dedication to a particular cause, group, or belief
allégeance, fidélité
a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out
allié, alliée
the pursuit or achievement of equal rights, freedoms, or social status for individuals or groups previously oppressed or restricted
libération, émancipation
a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group
guérillero
the state of being free from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's choices, actions, or beliefs
liberté
organized efforts aimed at improving or changing existing laws, policies, or practices to address perceived injustices or inefficiencies
réforme, amélioration
an organized group of individuals or organizations that actively seek to influence public officials and policymakers on specific issues or laws
lobby, groupe de pression
an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections
coalition
a condition in which individuals are forced to work or provide services against their will, without the ability to freely leave or negotiate their conditions
servitude, esclavage
a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else
successeur
the action of assuming an important position or title
accession, arrivée
a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time
dynastie
making decisions based on the preferences of the majority, often without significant consideration for the rights or interests of minority groups
majoritaire, sans égard aux minorités
using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people
tyrannique
(of actions, speech, writings, etc.) encouraging rebellion against established authority or government
séditieux, séditieuse
oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power
opprimé, maltraité
related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor
impérial
relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general
naval
to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something
renoncer à
to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner
réquisitionner
(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power
abdiquer
to ensure that a law or rule is followed
faire appliquer, faire respecter
to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task
ordonner
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change
boycotter
to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something
dominer
to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular
donner à [qqn] le droit à [qch], autoriser [qqn] à
to settle and build communities in new, often unexplored, areas
coloniser, s'installer
to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means
ratifier
to impose a penalty or punitive measure upon an individual, entity, or action
sanctionner, punir
to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision
ne pas tenir compte de l'avis de
to take control of or incorporate additional land into an existing country or state
annexer, incorporer
