Military Dictatorship

Definition

A military dictatorship is a form of government where military officials hold absolute power over the state. The military controls all aspects of governance, including legislation, administration, and enforcement. Civilian institutions are often suppressed or eliminated altogether.

Related terms

Authoritarianism: Authoritarianism is a system of government characterized by strong central power and limited individual freedoms.

Junta: A junta refers to a group of military leaders who seize control of a country after overthrowing its existing government.

Totalitarianism: Totalitarianism is an extreme form of authoritarianism where the state exercises total control over every aspect of public and private life.