Autokratískur

Autokratískur is an Icelandic adjective meaning autocratic. It describes a form of government or a ruler who possesses absolute power and authority, without any checks or balances from other branches of government or the populace. In an autocracy, the will of the single ruler is law, and there is typically no established legal procedure for challenging their decisions or removing them from power. This type of rule can manifest in various historical and contemporary contexts, often characterized by suppression of dissent and a lack of individual freedoms for citizens. The term autokratískur is used to describe such systems and the individuals who embody them within the Icelandic language. The concept of autocracy is a fundamental topic in political science and history, often contrasted with democratic or constitutional forms of governance.