Person with absolute authority (8)

I believe the answer is:

dictator

(Other definitions for dictator that I've seen before include "ruthless leader" , "Tyrant like Mussolini or Franco" , "Moi?" , "person in charge? Absolutely!" , "Despot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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