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cæsarism
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cæsarism, n. [Cf. F. Césarisme.].
A system of government in which unrestricted power is exercised by a single person, to whom, as Cæsar or emperor, it has been committed by the popular will; imperialism; also, advocacy or support of such a system of government. [1913 Webster]
" This word came into prominence in the time of Napoleon III., as an expression of the claims and political views of that emperor, and of the politicians of his court." [1913 Webster]
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