(computing) A dictionary network protocol.

dictatorial

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings (senses), and sometimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, and translations, as well as other data.

(transitive) To look up in a dictionary. / (transitive) To add to a dictionary. / (intransitive, rare) To compile a dictionary.

Choice and use of words, especially with regard to effective communication. / The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression. / (theater) Enunciation, pronunciation.

A dictatorship in which the leader has power only because the people choose to allow them to remain and puts the interests of the people first. This necessitates a wise use of power and generally prevents abuses since the benevolent dictator loses power if they are unsuitable.

A dictator who has power because the people allow it, and who might be peaceably removed from office by the will of the people.

A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique. / A government which exercises autocratic rule.

A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.

An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm. / A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it.