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Ross

I believe the answer is:

tyrant

(Other definitions for tyrant that I've seen before include "Harsh and absolute ruler" , "Martinet" , "Totalitarian" , "Autocrat - bully" , "Autocrat or despot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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