Despotic (adjective)

1. Of or relating to a despot or despotism.
2. Exercising power in a cruel and oppressive way; tyrannical.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french despotique, or via late latin from greek despotikos, from despotēs "master", originally "householder".

Examples:

1. The country was ruled by a despotic dictator who showed no mercy to his opponents.
2. The despotic regime was notorious for its human rights abuses.
3. The citizens lived in fear of the despotic ruler's wrath.
4. The despotic ruler was eventually overthrown in a popular uprising.
5. Many people were inspired by the struggle against the despotic regime and its oppressive policies.