what is the definition for tyrrany?

Answer 1

1. arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power
2. the government of a tyrant.
3. oppressive or unjust government
4. a tyrannical act

Answer 2

tyranny

1. arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority.
2. the government or rule of a tyrant or absolute ruler.
3. a state ruled by a tyrant or absolute ruler.
4. oppressive or unjustly severe government on the part of any ruler.

tyrannies

1. A government in which a single ruler is vested with absolute power.
2. The office, authority, or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.
3. Absolute power, especially when exercised unjustly or cruelly: "I have sworn . . . eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man" (Thomas Jefferson).
4.
a. Use of absolute power.
b. A tyrannical act.

5. Extreme harshness or severity; rigor.


5. undue severity or harshness.
6. a tyrannical act or proceeding.

Answer 3

A government in which a single ruler is vested with absolute power.
The office, authority, or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.
Absolute power, especially when exercised unjustly or cruelly: “I have sworn . . . eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man” (Thomas Jefferson).

Use of absolute power.
A tyrannical act.
Extreme harshness or severity; rigor.

Answer 4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrant