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Tyrannical ruler (8)

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despot

'tyrannical ruler' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for despot that I've seen before include "Tyranical dictator" , "Cruel and oppressive ruler" , "nasty ruler?" , "Person with more than enough power" , "who treats others badly?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Mirror.
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