a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power
monarch
a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force
dictator
a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election
regime
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
opstand
a rebellion or uprising, often involving violence, by a group of people against an authority or ruling power
opstand
a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power
opstand
an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change
rebellie
the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct
opstand
a committed loyalty or dedication to a particular cause, group, or belief
loyaliteit
the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections
kiesrecht
the state of being free from the control of others
onafhankelijkheid
a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out
bondgenoot
the pursuit or achievement of equal rights, freedoms, or social status for individuals or groups previously oppressed or restricted
vrijheid
a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group
guerrillero
the state of being free from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's choices, actions, or beliefs
vrijheid
organized efforts aimed at improving or changing existing laws, policies, or practices to address perceived injustices or inefficiencies
hervorming
an organized group of individuals or organizations that actively seek to influence public officials and policymakers on specific issues or laws
lobby
an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections
coalitie
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
dienstbaarheid
a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else
opvolger
the action of assuming an important position or title
toetreding
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
meerderheids-
using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people
tiranniek
(of actions, speech, writings, etc.) encouraging rebellion against established authority or government
opstandige
oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power
onderdrukt
related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor
imperiaal
relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general
maritiem
to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something
afstand doen van
to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner
in beslag nemen
(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power
abdicaat
to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task
bevelen
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change
boycotten
to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something
domineren
to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular
recht geven
to settle and build communities in new, often unexplored, areas
koloniseren
to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means
ratificeren
to impose a penalty or punitive measure upon an individual, entity, or action
sanctioneren
to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision
tenietdoen
to take control of or incorporate additional land into an existing country or state
annexeren