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Despotism (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tyranny

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">despotism</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for tyranny that I've seen before include "Reign of terror" , "Cruel rulers" , "Excessive use of power" , "Despotic rule" , "Oppressive government" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror, The Times, The Independent, The Sunday Times, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Evening Standard.
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