An autocratic government is a type of government where a single person or a small group has complete and absolute control over the decisions and policies of a country, without any input or participation from the general population. Full definition
The churches» internal architecture is like that of autocratic governments. (religion-online.org)
«In autocratic governments, economic decisions are made by a central authority» - It is the only way a democratic government can function. (politics.stackexchange.com)
Pinker wrote that some readers will be surprised to learn that «since the end of the Cold War in 1989, organized conflicts of all kinds — civil wars, genocides, repression by autocratic governments, and terrorist attacks — have declined throughout the world.» (businessinsider.com)