English Wk. 18
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rachel_gremillion on February 13, 2012
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Monroe's Sophomore Eng. '11-'12
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10 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 autonomy | independence; the quality or condition of being self-governing |
| despot | a ruler having absolute power or authority; a person who exercises power oppressively; a tyrant |
| feudal | characteristic of a social and economic system of government used in Europe, whereby a person, in return from being granted control of land, owed service and loyalty to a lord |
| hegemony | dominion or control, particularly of one country over others; dominant influence or authority |
| hierarchy | an order of persons or entities classified according to authority, rank, or importance |
| prerogative | a right or privilege, particularly a hereditary or official one, held by a person or group |
| regime | a government or any other administrative organ in power |
| sovereign | the chief of state, usually in a monarchy (adj) self-governing; independent; having the highest rank or supreme power |
| totalitarian | referring to a government that exercises control over all aspect of life |
| usurp | to seize and retain the rights, over, property, or position of another without legal authority |
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