👉 An autocrator is a person or organization that controls, maintains, and enforces laws in a state or other political jurisdiction. They may be appointed by the government to enforce laws, but they can also wield significant power within their own administration. In contrast, an autocrat is a leader who exercises absolute control over their country's institutions and systems of governance. This can include military rule, a totalitarian regime, or any form of dictatorship where individuals are subject to strict surveillance and control by the government