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SSAT 53 - Government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abdicate | Give up power - renounce throne |
| arch | (root) Chief, ruler - indicates leadership or ancient origin. Examples: architect, monarchy, hierarchy, patriarch |
| conglomeration | Collection of different parts - mixed gathering |
| crat | (root) Rule, strength - indicates power or government. Examples: democracy, aristocrat, autocrat, bureaucrat |
| decree | Official order - authoritative command |
| despot | Cruel ruler - tyrant |
| emissary | Representative - official messenger |
| figurehead | Nominal leader - symbolic head |
| imperial | Relating to empire - majestic |
| monopoly | Exclusive control - complete dominance |
| partisan | Strong supporter of party - biased adherent |
| patron | Regular customer - financial supporter |
| proscribe | Forbid - officially prohibit |
| sanction | Official approval - formal authorization |