Despotical | { } a. [ Gr. despotiko`s: cf. F. despotique. ] Having the character of, or pertaining to, a despot; absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; evincing despotism; tyrannical; arbitrary. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Des*pot"ic*al*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ] Variants: Despotic |