O absolutismo
Example: O absolutismo dominou a Europa durante muitos séculos.
Definition
"O absolutismo" refers to a political system where a single ruler holds absolute power, unrestricted by laws or other institutions. This form of government was common in Europe for many centuries, with monarchs exercising complete control over the state and its people.
Etymology
The term "o absolutismo" comes from the Latin word 'absolutus,' meaning 'unrestricted' or 'complete.' It entered Portuguese to describe a system where authority is absolute, especially in a political context. Did you know? The word captures the essence of total power held by monarchs in historical Europe.
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