endarchy

/ˈɛndɑːrki/
noun
  1. A system of government in which power is held by a single person or a small group at the top.
    • The ancient kingdom operated under an endarchy, with the king making all final decisions.
    • Some critics argue that the corporation's structure is an endarchy, not a democracy.
    • Endarchy often leads to efficient but inflexible rule.
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