tyranny; despotic rule
Refers to oppressive, unjust government or rule by a tyrant. Often used in political or historical contexts.
That country has suffered under tyranny for many years.
History repeatedly shows the dangers of despotic rule.
Compound of 暴 (ぼう, 'violent, outrageous') and 政 (せい, 'government, rule'). The word is a straightforward Sino-Japanese term for tyrannical rule.