Despotism (7)

I believe the answer is:

tyranny

'despotism' is the definition.
(synonyms)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for tyranny that I've seen before include "Reign of terror" , "Cruel rulers" , "Excessive use of power" , "Despotic rule" , "Oppressive government" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Mirror, The Independent, The Sunday Times, the Evening Standard and The Times.

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