dic·ta·tor·ship 
/dɪkˈteitɚˌʃɪp/ noun
plural dic·ta·tor·ships /dɪkˈteitɚˌʃɪp/ noun 1 [noncount] : rule by a dictator : rule, control, or leadership by one person with total power
▪ The country suffered for many years under his dictatorship. 2 [count] : a government or country in which total power is held by a dictator or a small group
▪ His enemies accused him of establishing a dictatorship. ▪ a military dictatorship
▪ The country suffered for many years under his dictatorship.
▪ His enemies accused him of establishing a dictatorship. ▪ a military dictatorship
