L'absolutisme
Example: L'absolutisme a marqué l'histoire politique de la France au XVIIe siècle.
Definition
"L'absolutisme" refers to a political system where a single ruler holds absolute power, unrestricted by laws, legislature, or customs. It is a form of government often associated with monarchies, particularly prominent in 17th-century France.
Etymology
The word "l'absolutisme" originates from the French term combining 'absolu' meaning absolute, with the suffix '-isme' indicating a system or doctrine. It reflects the idea of absolute authority, deriving from the Latin 'absolutus', meaning 'unrestricted' or 'free'. Did you know that the concept was central to the reign of Louis XIV, known as the Sun King?
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