Definition of Absolute

Absentee

ABSOLUTE adjective

	Independent, irresponsible. An absolute monarchy is one in which the sovereign does as he pleases so long as he pleases the assassins. Not many absolute monarchies are left, most of them having been replaced by limited monarchies, where the sovereign's power for evil (and for good) is greatly curtailed, and by republics, which are governed by chance.

		definition from: *The Devil's Dictionary* by Ambrose Bierce, 1911

Abstainer

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