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monarch

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a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

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The monarch’s coronation was a grand ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world.

The monarch addressed the nation during a televised speech, discussing important issues and upcoming events.

dictator

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a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force

regime

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a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

despotism

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a form of government where a single ruler or authority exercises absolute power without checks or limitations

mutiny

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a bold uprising by a group, often soldiers or sailors, against their leaders

revolt

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a rebellion or uprising, often involving violence, by a group of people against an authority or ruling power

rebellion

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an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change

sedition

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the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct

allegiance

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a committed loyalty or dedication to a particular cause, group, or belief

suffrage

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the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

independence

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the state of being free from the control of others

ally

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a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out

liberation

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the pursuit or achievement of equal rights, freedoms, or social status for individuals or groups previously oppressed or restricted

guerrilla

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a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

liberty

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the ability to make decisions or act freely according to one's own will, without being restricted by external constraints

reform

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/ɹəˈfɔɹm/, /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/

organized efforts aimed at improving or changing existing laws, policies, or practices to address perceived injustices or inefficiencies

lobby

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an organized group of individuals or organizations that actively seek to influence public officials and policymakers on specific issues or laws

coalition

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an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

nonalignment

servitude

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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

successor

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a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else

accession

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the action of assuming an important position or title

dynasty

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a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

majoritarian

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making decisions based on the preferences of the majority, often without significant consideration for the rights or interests of minority groups

tyrannical

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using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people

seditious

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(of actions, speech, writings, etc.) encouraging rebellion against established authority or government

downtrodden

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oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power

mandatory

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ordered or required by a rule or law

imperial

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related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor

naval

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relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

to relinquish

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to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something

to commandeer

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to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

to abdicate

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(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power

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to enforce

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to ensure that a law or rule is followed

exempt

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to command

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to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task

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to boycott

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to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

patronize

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to dominate

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to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

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to usurp

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to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

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to entitle

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to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

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to colonize

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to settle and build communities in new, often unexplored, areas

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to ratify

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to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means

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to sanction

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to impose a penalty or punitive measure upon an individual, entity, or action

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to overrule

Verb

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to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision

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to annex

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to take control of or incorporate additional land into an existing country or state

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