centralization of authority; centralized authoritarian rule
Political term referring to a system where power is concentrated in a central government or authority, often contrasted with local autonomy.
The strengthening of centralized authority provoked opposition from the regions.
This country has a centralized political system.
The new government strengthened the centralization of power.
This country has adopted a centralized system of government.
Centralization of power progressed rapidly during the Meiji era.