- Despotism - Mr Hardin ran New York with oppressive force - Oppressive use of power - The government or authority of a tyrant; a country
governed by an absolute ruler; hence, arbitrary or despotic exercise of
power; exercise of power over subjects and others with a rigor not
authorized by law or justice, or not requisite for the purposes of
government. - Cruel government or discipline; as, the tyranny of a
schoolmaster. - Severity; rigor; inclemency.