An autocrat is someone who holds complete power and authority, making decisions for themselves without considering the opinions or wishes of others. Full definition
And it's no accident that the dramatic rise in the moral prestige of the papacy — which gives popes a unique form of power in international public life — was preceded by the collapse of the pope's role as autocrat of a C - league European power. (firstthings.com)
Conceived prior to Egypt's uprising and removal of autocrat Hosni Mubarak, the displays stem from a moment when images, words, and thus monuments were emptied of their meaning, and the link between signifier and signified became a «ground zero.» (mercerunion.org)
This is our cosmic (and karmic) call to step into righteous leadership, replacing ego - driven autocrats with true heroes who are champions and protectors of the people. (mindbodygreen.com)