Autocratic
Definition
Belonging to autocracy or an autocrat, relating to this system of government or leadership style; characterized by the total concentration of power and authority in the hands of a single person, with decisions being imposed discretionarily, without consultation and without accepting opposition. In management, it describes a directive and restrictive behavior that limits subordinates' autonomy.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Autocratic
- Authoritarian
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Borrowed from French 'autocratique', derived from the root noun 'autocrate'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.u.to.ˈkra.tik] |
| Source | Handbook of Political Science and Leadership Paradigms |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Guvernul a adoptat un stil autocratic de gestionare a crizei, refuzând dialogul cu sindicatele.
EN: The government adopted an autocratic style of managing the crisis, refusing dialogue with the trade unions.
RO: Măsurile cu caracter autocratic luate de conducerea corporației au dus la demisia multor angajați valoroși.
EN: The autocratic measures taken by the corporation's leadership led to the resignation of many valuable employees.
RO: Trecerea de la un regim autocratic la o democrație funcțională necesită reforme instituționale profunde.
EN: The transition from an autocratic regime to a functional democracy requires profound institutional reforms.
Idioms & Phrases
Stil autocratic / Autocratic style
RO: Formă de exercitare a autorității în care liderul ia toate deciziile în mod unilateral și supraveghează strict execuția.
EN: A form of exercising authority where the leader makes all decisions unilaterally and strictly monitors execution.
Regim autocratic / Autocratic regime
RO: Sistem politic în care guvernarea este controlată de un singur individ sau de un grup restrâns, fără pluralism.
EN: A political system in which governance is controlled by a single individual or a restricted group, without pluralism.
Comportament autocratic / Autocratic behavior
RO: Atitudine dominatoare bazată pe impunerea ordinelor și intoleranță totală față de inițiativele subordonaților.
EN: A dominating attitude based on enforcing orders and total intolerance toward subordinates' initiatives.
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