a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power
a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force
a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election
a form of government where a single ruler or authority exercises absolute power without checks or limitations
a bold uprising by a group, often soldiers or sailors, against their leaders
a rebellion or uprising, often involving violence, by a group of people against an authority or ruling power
a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power
an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change
the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct
a committed loyalty or dedication to a particular cause, group, or belief
the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections
the state of being free from the control of others
a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out
the pursuit or achievement of equal rights, freedoms, or social status for individuals or groups previously oppressed or restricted
a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group
the ability to make decisions or act freely according to one's own will, without being restricted by external constraints
a campaign or organized effort to correct wrongdoing, abuses, or malpractices
an organized group of individuals or organizations that actively seek to influence public officials and policymakers on specific issues or laws
an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections
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
a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else
the action of assuming an important position or title
a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time
making decisions based on the preferences of the majority, often without significant consideration for the rights or interests of minority groups
using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people
(of actions, speech, writings, etc.) encouraging rebellion against established authority or government
oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power
ordered or required by a rule or law
related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor
relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general
to give up, surrender, or part with a possession, right, or claim
to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner
(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power
to ensure that a law or rule is followed
to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change
to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something
to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right
to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular
to establish control over an area or people, often by settling and exploiting it
to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means
to impose a penalty or punitive measure upon an individual, entity, or action
to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision
