L'absolutisme
Example: L'absolutisme politique limitait souvent les libertés individuelles.
Definition
"L'absolutisme" refers to a political doctrine and practice where unlimited power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or authority, often limiting individual freedoms and centralizing control without checks or balances from other institutions.
Etymology
The term "l'absolutisme" comes from the French word 'absolu,' meaning 'absolute,' which itself originates from the Latin 'absolutus,' meaning 'unrestricted' or 'free.' The word reflects the concept of absolute power held by a sovereign. Did you know? The idea gained prominence in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries with monarchs like Louis XIV, often called the 'Sun King,' who embodied absolutism.
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