Unlawful dictator (7)

I believe the answer is:

usurper

(Other definitions for usurper that I've seen before include "Unlawful seizer of power" , "Illegal supplanter" , "One who takes power or position wrongfully" , "One who illegally supplants another" , "One supplanting (ruler) by force" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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