TYR'ANNY, n. 1. Arbitrary or despotic exercise of power; the exercise of power over subjects and others with a rigor not authorized by law or justice, or not requisite for the purposes of government. Hence tyranny is often synonymous with cruelty and oppression.2. Cruel government or discipline; as the tyranny of a master.3. Unresisted and cruel power.4. Absolute monarchy cruelly administered.5. Severity; rigor; inclemency. The tyranny o' th' open night.
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