Two words: Punitive authority If I can you're fucked, that's it, it's not open to debate Tyrannical authority, what's the problem with that? None, it's a thing end of stupid debate https://www.dictionary.com/browse/despotism#:~:text=noun,an%20absolute%20or%20autocratic%20government. despotism noun the rule of a despot; **the exercise of absolute authority.** absolute power or control; tyranny. an absolute or autocratic government. a country ruled by a despot. ... What is it you don't understand? Tyranny and authority aren't opposite or mutually exclusive, the end **Authority: The power to enforce rules or give orders** It's about power, it's all about **power** You don't get that you get nothing