despot

1. A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.

   Despot, Despotin

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   де́спотdéspot

2. (historical)A title awarded to senior members of the imperial family in the late Byzantine Empire, and claimed by various independent or semi-autonomous rulers in the Balkans (12th to 15th centuries)

1. The despot was seen surrounded by demonstrators.

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2. The slave has his pride; he agrees to obey only the most vigorous despot.

   ruРаб имеет свою гордость; он соглашается подчиняться только самому энергичному тирану.

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3. At home, Tom obeys his wife, but at work, he's a despot.

   ruДома Том повинуется жене, но на работе он деспот.

   deZu Hause wird Tom zum Hörigen seiner Frau, auf der Arbeit wird er zum Despoten.

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