Phonetics:
/ˈtɪɹəni/
Meanings:
noun
Definition: A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.
Definition: The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.
Definition: Absolute power, or its use.
Definition: A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed.
Definition: Extreme severity or rigour.