👉 In political science, a despotical state is one where a ruler or leader exercises absolute power and authority over their subjects. Despotism often refers to the rule of an individual who has unlimited control over the lives and destinies of the people they govern. A despot may use this power for various purposes such as maintaining order, protecting the country from foreign interference, ensuring that the ruling party or regime maintains its dominance in the political sphere, or even suppressing opposition movements. Despotism can