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/ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ · noun
(theology) Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner..
The element of absolutism and prelacy was more controlling in the counsels of the rival corporation.
As absolutism became more consolidated in Europe, and particularly in France, such nonabsolutist states tended to define themselves in opposition to their absolutist rivals: hence, those features of their government which differed from absolutism tended to be given special prominence.
It was the absolutism of his ambition to be a perfect writer (and perhaps also the perfect son) that imperiled him.
Use absolutism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Absolutism means (theology) Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner..
Common synonyms include tyranny, despotism, authoritarianism, dictatorship.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The element of absolutism and prelacy was more controlling in the counsels of the rival corporation.
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