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41tyrant — /tuy reuhnt/, n. 1. a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly. 2. any person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively or despotically. 3. a tyrannical or compulsory influence. 4. an absolute ruler, esp …
42Golitsyn, Boris Alekseyevich — ▪ Russian statesman born July 30 [July 20, old style], 1654 died Nov. 8 [Oct. 28, O.S.], 1714 Russian statesman who played a major role during the early years of the reign of Peter I the Great (ruled 1682–1725). A nobleman whose clan… …
43Baden — • The Grand Duchy of Baden is situated in the southwestern part of the German Empire Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Baden Baden …
44Calvin, John — • Born at Noyon in Picardy, France, 10 July, 1509, and died at Geneva, 27 May, 1564 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Calvin, John John Calvin …
45Paraguay — • One of the inland republics of South America Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Paraguay Paraguay † …
46John Calvin — John Calvin † Catholic Encyclopedia ► John Calvin This man, undoubtedly the greatest of Protestant (Protestantism) divines, and perhaps, after St. Augustine, the most perseveringly followed by his disciples of any Western writer on… …
47Roman Law — Roman Law † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Roman Law In the following article this subject is briefly treated under the two heads of; I. Principles; II. History. Of these two divisions, I is subdivided into: A. Persons; B. Things; C. Actions …
48Servia (Serbia) — Servia (Serbia) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Servia (SERBIA) A European kingdom in the north western part of the Balkan peninsula. I. HISTORY The greater part of the territory of the present Kingdom of Servia belonged, at the …
49despotic — adjective /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk,dəˈspɒt.ɪk,dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ a) Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant. This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt. b) Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical. The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal… …
50autocratically — adverb /ˈɔːt.əˌkɹæt.ɪk(.ə)liː/ In an autocratic manner. Syn: arrogantly, dictatorially, despotically, egotistically, haughtily, high handedly, unilaterally, willfully …
