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Autocrat (LET_4)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: let_4.ttl

Name

autocrat

Attribute

LET Leader Type

Definition

An individual or group of individuals that exercises absolute governing power within a social group or organisation.

Description

An autocratic leader may occur within various formal organisations of government. While an absolute monarch holds a specific position that is by definition autocratic (although it may not be exercised as such), leaders in other types of offices (for example, dictators, regents, presidents) may situationally assume an autocratic role.

Accepted

2016-06-08

Defined by

DFDD

Allowed for

ZI111 Social Group