L'absolutisme
Example: L'absolutisme va marcar la política europea durant segles.
Definition
"L'absolutisme" refers to a political theory or practice where unlimited power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or authority, often a monarch, who holds absolute control over the state without legal or constitutional constraints.
Etymology
The word "l'absolutisme" comes from the Latin root 'absolutus,' meaning 'unrestricted' or 'free,' combined with the suffix '-isme,' which denotes a system or ideology. Did you know? The concept became prominent in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, marking a period where kings claimed divine rights to justify their total authority.
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