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* Rules by decree, via an Enabling Act or similar laws passed by a legislature allowing him to do so;

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* is an [[absolute ruler]] of a [[state|sovereign state]], usually appointed, but without hereditary ascension;

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* is an absolute ruler of a [[state|sovereign state]], usually appointed, but without hereditary ascension;

* governs outside the otherwise accepted [[rule of law]];

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* commonly (but not necessarily) gaining power through [[fraud]], a [[coup d'état]], resorting to either again to continue in power;

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* commonly (but not necessarily) gaining power through [[fraud]], a coup d'état, resorting to either again to continue in power;

* may develop a [[cult of personality]];

* may be autocratic, oppressive, despotic or tyrannical.

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