dictatorial
dic.ta.to.ri.al \.dik-t*-'to-r-e--*l, -'to.r-\ \-e--*-le-\ aj 1a: of,
relating to, or befitting a dictator {~ power} 1b: ruled by a dictator 2:
DESPOTIC , ORACULAR mean imposing one's will or opinions on others.
DICTATORIAL stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering
manner; MAGISTERIAL stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate
to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions;
DOGMATIC implies the attitude of one who lays down principles as true and
beyond dispute; DOCTRINAIRE implies a disposition to follow abstract
theories in framing laws or policies affecting people; ORACULAR implies the
manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous
dogmatism - dic.ta.to.ri.al.ly av SYN syn DICTATORIAL, MAGISTERIAL,
DOGMATIC, DOCTRINAIRE