noun
absolute monarchy
A political system in which a monarch holds supreme autocratic authority, not restricted by written laws, legislature, or customs.
フランスの絶対王政はルイ14世の時代に最盛期を迎えた。
The absolute monarchy in France reached its peak during the reign of Louis XIV.
Standard kanji form for 'absolute monarchy'.
Variant kanji form; 制 emphasizes the political system, while 政 emphasizes governance.
Constitutional monarchy, where the monarch's power is limited by a constitution, in contrast to absolute monarchy.
Compound of 絶対 (absolute) + 王政 (monarchy/royal government).