Centralism (noun)

1. A political system or ideology which concentrates power in a central authority.
2. The principle or policy of concentrating power in a central authority.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from french centralisme, from central + -isme.

Examples:

1. The country was ruled by a dictatorship that practiced centralism and suppressed all forms of dissent.
2. Critics of centralism argue that it stifles local initiative and creativity.
3. Centralism was a common feature of many Communist regimes, where decisions were made by the central government.
4. The government's centralism was evident in its control over the media and the censorship of all dissenting views.
5. Despite its many flaws, centralism was seen as necessary in order to achieve the rapid modernization of the country.