a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power
monark
a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force
diktator
a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election
regim
a form of government where a single ruler or authority exercises absolute power without checks or limitations
despotism
a bold uprising by a group, often soldiers or sailors, against their leaders
uppbåd
a rebellion or uprising, often involving violence, by a group of people against an authority or ruling power
revolt
a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power
uppror
an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change
uppror
the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct
uppror
a committed loyalty or dedication to a particular cause, group, or belief
lojalitet
the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections
valrätt
a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out
allierad
the pursuit or achievement of equal rights, freedoms, or social status for individuals or groups previously oppressed or restricted
befrielse
a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group
gerillakämpare
the state of being free from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's choices, actions, or beliefs
frihet
organized efforts aimed at improving or changing existing laws, policies, or practices to address perceived injustices or inefficiencies
reform
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
koalition
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
tjänande
a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else
efterträdare
a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time
dynasti
making decisions based on the preferences of the majority, often without significant consideration for the rights or interests of minority groups
majoritär
using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people
tyrannisk
(of actions, speech, writings, etc.) encouraging rebellion against established authority or government
uppviglande
oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power
förtryckt
related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor
imperial
relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general
marin
to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something
avsäga
to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner
kommandera
to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task
befalla
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change
bojkottera
to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something
dominera
to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular
berättiga
to settle and build communities in new, often unexplored, areas
kolonisera
to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means
ratificera
to impose a penalty or punitive measure upon an individual, entity, or action
sanktionera
to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision
upphäva
to take control of or incorporate additional land into an existing country or state
anexa