{ } a. [ Gr. despotiko`s: cf. F. despotique. ] Having the character of, or pertaining to, a despot; absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; evincing despotism; tyrannical; arbitrary. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
[霸道, bà dào, ㄅㄚˋ ㄉㄠˋ]the Way of the Hegemon, abbr. of 霸王之道; despotic rule; rule by might; evil as opposed to the Way of the King 王道; overbearing; tyranny; (of liquor, medicine etc) strong; potent#10999[Add to Longdo]